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FY61 HGC

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,652 mi
Last recorded140,652 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 HGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 140,652 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 140,652 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 137,033 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 137,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 131,843 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 131,843 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 122,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 117,412 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2021 117,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 115,034 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 115,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2020 115,012 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel has been repaired with welding.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip rubber cover missing.

Pass 8 Jun 2019 107,119 miles

Nearside Rear Inner damage to tyre sidewall

engine cover/under shields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Jun 2018 94,202 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 79,728 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Coolant leak Traces of coolant around radiator hose(s)/front of engine ()

Covers and shields fitted to vehicle

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 79,706 miles

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

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Coolant leak Traces of coolant around radiator hose(s)/front of engine ()

Covers and shields fitted to vehicle

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perished (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread worn heavily on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 65,180 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 65,180 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wiper blades smear slightly.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 52,513 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Jul 2014 40,712 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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FY61 HGC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FY61 HGC, 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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FY61 HGC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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