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FV61 UTF

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,326 mi
Last recorded137,326 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 UTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 137,326 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2019 137,326 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 64,997 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 55,717 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 47,968 miles

N/S/F tyre cut in outer sidewall, both rear tyres small deep cuts in tread.

Fail 6 May 2016 47,968 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

N/S/F tyre cut in outer sidewall, both rear tyres small deep cuts in tread.

Pass 21 May 2015 41,405 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 39,340 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 39,340 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres cracking on side walls

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 UTF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UTF, 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 UTF registered?

FV61 UTF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 2011.

Is FV61 UTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 UTF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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