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FV61 ZLY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,335 mi
Last recorded159,335 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 ZLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 159,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 10 Mar 2025 133,092 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2025 131,556 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2023 112,833 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 112,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2022 96,801 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 86,971 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers fitted under vehicle hard to see some testable items

Pass 5 Dec 2020 74,921 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 65,798 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 59,849 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 54,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 54,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 50,000 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2016 41,668 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 30,388 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 ZLY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 71,143 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 ZLY, 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 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FV61 ZLY registered?

FV61 ZLY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 January 2012.

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