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FV61 UTL

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,468 mi
Last recorded98,468 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 98,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Various damage to NSR tyre inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 98,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed NSF tyre damaged inner wall with cords exposed, worn outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Various damage to NSR tyre inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 95,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 92,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cut but no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 92,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cut but no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 88,298 miles

Emissions too clean for reading

Pass 28 Oct 2021 82,612 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 76,050 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 69,824 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 62,216 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 54,725 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 47,413 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 39,487 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 16 Oct 2014 31,966 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 UTL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UTL, 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 UTL registered?

FV61 UTL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 November 2011.

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