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FV61 URC

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,642 mi
Last recorded117,642 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 URC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 117,642 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 108,001 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all underside covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2024 105,855 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 101,763 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 100,467 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 100,451 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 96,425 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 89,704 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slightly corroded before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slightly corroded before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 85,390 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 85,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 80,239 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 80,239 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 71,189 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 69,582 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 58,974 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f wheel buckled

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 URC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 URC, 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 URC registered?

FV61 URC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2011.

Is FV61 URC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 URC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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