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FV61 DHO

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

109,773 mi
Last recorded109,773 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 DHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 109,773 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 109,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim. (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2025 103,508 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 103,508 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 100,503 miles

Engine cover and lower under covers fitted

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [At nsr wheel arch location] (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 100,503 miles

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

Engine cover and lower under covers fitted

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [At nsr wheel arch location] (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 92,403 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 85,126 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 81,611 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 78,405 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 72,654 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 66,354 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 61,262 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 55,005 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 46,985 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 40,967 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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FV61 DHO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 FV61 DHO, 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 DHO registered?

FV61 DHO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 2011.

Is FV61 DHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 DHO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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