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FY61 RZO

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

137,305 mi
Last recorded137,305 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 RZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 137,305 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 137,305 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 129,402 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 128,327 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 117,055 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2018 116,899 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 116,776 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front & Rear Registration Plates (0.1 (d))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Offside & Nearside Front Lower Rear Suspension Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Bald On Inner & Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 98,155 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 98,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 89,636 miles

Exhaust emissions to low to detect

Pass 27 Oct 2015 79,140 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine and under tray covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2014 58,067 miles

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

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

chip in windsreen

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

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 RZO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RZO, 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 RZO registered?

FY61 RZO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is FY61 RZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 RZO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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