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FG61 USE

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

200,705 mi
Last recorded200,705 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 USE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 200,705 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 200,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 May 2025 181,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 May 2025 181,398 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 165,873 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 165,737 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 151,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

steering rack worn,play in both sides

Pass 8 Jun 2022 138,173 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (borderline) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play nearside steering

steering rack weeping nearside

Pass 5 Jun 2021 127,241 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 126,115 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 123,903 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2019 114,467 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2018 100,998 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake pads low

Front tyres wearing low and on outer and inner edges

Fail 26 Mar 2018 100,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake pads low

Front tyres wearing low and on outer and inner edges

Pass 4 Nov 2016 77,802 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 59,588 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 59,588 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 36,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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FG61 USE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 76,133 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG61 USE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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FG61 USE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 December 2011.

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