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FV61 OPA

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

225,097 mi
Last recorded225,097 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 OPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 225,097 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 225,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 217,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 207,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 197,559 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 186,497 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 175,015 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 162,693 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 154,509 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 140,855 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 125,561 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 106,399 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 82,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs worn

screen chip zone a and b

Fail 3 Nov 2014 82,811 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs worn

nsr tyre on limit

nsr tyre side wall cut

screen chip zone a and b

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 OPA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel 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 OPA, 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 OPA registered?

FV61 OPA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 2011.

Is FV61 OPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 OPA 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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