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FV61 FXY

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

247,820 mi
Last recorded247,820 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 FXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2026 247,820 miles

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

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

TPMS light on dash

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 244,517 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 238,362 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 238,326 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brakes failing (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 231,162 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 223,901 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 223,896 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2018 205,000 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop damaged

Offside Rear Bump stop damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 204,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop damaged

Offside Rear Bump stop damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 185,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Fail 16 Nov 2017 185,783 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Nearside handbrake only just met efficiency

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

front grill missing and number plate damaged

Pass 14 Nov 2016 158,186 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 129,479 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 99,033 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 FXY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FXY, 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.

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What year was FV61 FXY registered?

FV61 FXY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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