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FV61 DHC

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,772 mi
Last recorded83,772 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 83,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm aproxe (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 78,014 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 73,333 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 69,127 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear handbrake cable support mount broken but still serviceable

Fail 25 Jul 2023 69,127 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear handbrake cable support mount broken but still serviceable

Pass 27 Jul 2022 67,199 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 64,743 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated cable mount (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 54,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 49,302 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 42,306 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 37,570 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 27,922 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 18,184 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 18,184 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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 DHC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FV61 DHC, 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

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What year was FV61 DHC registered?

FV61 DHC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is FV61 DHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 DHC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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