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FV61 URK

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,310 mi
Last recorded121,310 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 URK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 121,310 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 121,310 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

osf brake pipe corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2022 121,308 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

osf brake pipe corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2021 114,359 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2020 108,900 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 105,121 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning some bulbs out in high level light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 105,121 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning some bulbs out in high level light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside & nearside (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 96,310 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 94,662 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)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 90,212 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 81,330 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 81,330 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre very badly worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2014 66,975 miles

sidewall damage to nsr tyre

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 URK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 URK, 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 URK registered?

FV61 URK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2011.

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The MOT history for FV61 URK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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