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FV61 ZKH

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,707 mi
Last recorded121,707 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 ZKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 121,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 114,570 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES SLIGHT CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 112,653 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 105,641 miles

advice on further look at o/s and n/s/r hand brake

advice on further look at rear brakes and brake discs

advice on slight lift at n/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 27 Jan 2023 105,641 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

advice on further look at o/s and n/s/r hand brake

advice on further look at rear brakes and brake discs

advice on slight lift at n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 1 Feb 2022 104,309 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 104,303 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 94,682 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 86,272 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 73,008 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 65,191 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine bay covers fitted preventing the inspection of some engine bay components

underbody covers fitted preventing the inspection of some underbody components

Pass 24 Oct 2016 57,662 miles

engine bay covers fitted preventing the inspection of some engine bay components

underside covers fitted preventing the inspection of some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2015 49,349 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 39,857 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 ZKH is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 ZKH, 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 ZKH registered?

FV61 ZKH is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2011.

Is FV61 ZKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 ZKH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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