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FL61 KOW

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,271 mi
Last recorded178,271 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 KOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 178,271 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 159,271 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides advise changing when pads are changed (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 141,684 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 119,460 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 96,339 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 96,339 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 96,093 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 80,606 miles

Brake fluid level is low

Front brake discs and pads worn low

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 22 Jul 2019 58,000 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 51,914 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 44,884 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 44,884 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 37,065 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 29,724 miles

Both rear tyres tread depth down to 3mm

Front brake discs worn (lipped)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 23,008 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 23,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/b both front tyres cuts in outer sidewalls. wearing low on edges

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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FL61 KOW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL61 KOW, 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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What year was FL61 KOW registered?

FL61 KOW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2011.

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