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FY61 HHO

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,870 mi
Last recorded127,870 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 HHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 127,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 127,756 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 117,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 110,076 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 110,076 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 100,136 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 93,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2015 93,430 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2014 75,539 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 HHO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HHO, 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 FY61 HHO registered?

FY61 HHO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 2011.

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