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FV61 DLY

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

107,481 mi
Last recorded107,481 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 DLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 107,481 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 95,801 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 95,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 85,250 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 76,433 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 72,029 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 63,977 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 58,415 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 51,313 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 44,466 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 37,868 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 31,418 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 24,435 miles

Dash indicates service due

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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 DLY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DLY, 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 DLY registered?

FV61 DLY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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