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FV61 POJ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,016 mi
Last recorded139,016 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 139,016 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 139,014 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2025 138,175 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 136,435 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 134,422 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 132,554 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 130,655 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 128,277 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 125,470 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 125,470 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 119,977 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 119,977 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 113,655 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 113,653 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 109,054 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 102,932 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 97,913 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 POJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 POJ, 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 POJ registered?

FV61 POJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2011.

Is FV61 POJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 POJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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