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FV61 PPY

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,586 mi
Last recorded104,586 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 PPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 104,586 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 May 2026 104,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2025 101,396 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 97,914 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 97,914 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2023 94,828 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 94,828 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2022 90,857 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 90,855 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 85,335 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 85,334 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2020 78,503 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 74,043 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 65,099 miles

Both rear Tyres beginning to wear low on tread, please monitor

Pass 27 Feb 2017 57,146 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 45,610 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 45,301 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Dec 2014 36,854 miles

O/S/F TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE

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 PPY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PPY, 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 PPY registered?

FV61 PPY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2011.

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The MOT history for FV61 PPY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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