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FL61 XZS

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,539 mi
Last recorded145,539 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 XZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 145,539 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 145,310 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 134,687 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 134,687 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 125,449 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt twisted

Offside Front Fog light lens has water ingress

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear backing plates corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2023 125,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt twisted

Offside Front Fog light lens has water ingress

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear backing plates corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2023 125,299 miles

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front suspension mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 113,705 miles

not able to see all brake pipes due to plastic covers

Fail 19 Oct 2022 113,693 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

not able to see all brake pipes due to plastic covers

Pass 14 Oct 2021 103,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 103,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 99,396 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 99,396 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 94,352 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 94,352 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 91,204 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 81,993 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Dec 2017 81,993 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)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 72,882 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 58,874 miles

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

child seats fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2014 45,323 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 XZS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XZS, 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 XZS registered?

FL61 XZS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 October 2011.

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The MOT history for FL61 XZS shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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