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FV61 USO

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,889 mi
Last recorded78,889 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 78,889 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper 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 control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 72,936 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front both sides inner side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both rear tyres slight wear on inner edges

small stone chip o/s front

Pass 14 Nov 2023 67,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 62,159 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 56,644 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Undertrays fitted, unable to inspect brake/fuel pipes and engine components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 51,349 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 47,912 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 47,759 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 40,692 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 34,569 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 27,527 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2015 20,267 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

no emissions detected

Pass 8 Oct 2014 14,780 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 USO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 USO, 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 USO registered?

FV61 USO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2011.

Is FV61 USO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 USO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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