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FV61 OPW

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,796 mi
Last recorded138,796 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 OPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 138,796 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 138,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 136,410 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2024 135,173 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 133,464 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2022 131,008 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 128,704 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 126,913 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 119,253 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 108,074 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 97,884 miles

All 4 tyres have cuts in sidewall but no cords

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

TPMS on dash

Fail 18 Feb 2017 97,884 miles

All 4 tyres have cuts in sidewall but no cords

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

TPMS on dash

Pass 6 Feb 2016 87,348 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 68,846 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 OPW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 OPW, 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 OPW registered?

FV61 OPW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2011.

Is FV61 OPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 OPW 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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