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FN61 XXZ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

148,785 mi
Last recorded148,785 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN61 XXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 148,785 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 136,389 miles

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 5 Jul 2024 124,660 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 124,660 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 113,776 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 104,735 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2021 100,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 93,892 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 93,892 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 85,389 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 75,376 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 64,115 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 64,115 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 hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs are slightly lipped (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 51,553 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 45,554 miles

engine cover under tray fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2014 33,954 miles

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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FN61 XXZ 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 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FN61 XXZ, 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 FN61 XXZ registered?

FN61 XXZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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