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FV61 DHU

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

180,112 mi
Last recorded180,112 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Jan 2021 180,112 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 101,988 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2018 91,207 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 80,144 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 68,218 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 54,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outer edge and damage to outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing slightly low (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 43,559 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 DHU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DHU, 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 DHU?

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What year was FV61 DHU registered?

FV61 DHU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is FV61 DHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 DHU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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