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FV61 AZA

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,671 mi
Last recorded162,671 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 AZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 162,671 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 162,670 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 156,617 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 147,559 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 134,752 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 119,289 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 119,211 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 25 Sep 2020 110,718 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 101,884 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 91,698 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 81,126 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 81,126 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 68,179 miles

Long travel on parking brake lever

Pass 1 Sep 2015 54,594 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 42,295 miles

long travel on parking brake lever

Fail 1 Sep 2014 42,295 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

long travel on parking brake lever

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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FV61 AZA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 3,498cc 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 FV61 AZA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FV61 AZA?

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What year was FV61 AZA registered?

FV61 AZA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is FV61 AZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 AZA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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