MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,652 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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.
Nearside Rear Inner damage to tyre sidewall
engine cover/under shields fitted obscuring some components
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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