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FY61 RZT

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,216 mi
Last recorded119,216 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 RZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 119,216 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 119,214 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to coolant pipe becoming disconnected during test (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 118,229 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 118,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall perished/cracking and core exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread is worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 114,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 114,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 110,888 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 110,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face is corroded (recommend replace) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 106,876 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front (recommend replace) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear brake discs are corroded (recommend replace) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (recommend replace) (0.1 (b))

noise at rear wheels, suspect park brake linings are worn (recommend investigate and/or repair/replace)

park brake performance limit only just met (recommend repair)

Pass 16 Oct 2020 104,307 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread recommend replace (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 104,307 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread recommend replace (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 99,586 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively recommend replace (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened recommend replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 90,264 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front, painted (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 90,223 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (at rear behind nearside rear inner wheel arch & inner sill covers) (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (at rear behind nearside rear inner wheel arch & inner sill covers) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.2mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small deep cut in tread (benefit of doubt given to customer) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front inner edges worn (offside smooth) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 81,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm, & cut in side wall (core not exposed) (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (3.5.1i)

park brake efficiency = 18%

Pass 28 Oct 2016 73,534 miles

offside rear tyre cut in side wall (core not exposed)

Fail 22 Oct 2016 73,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake pads are worn

offside rear tyre cut in side wall (core not exposed)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 64,787 miles

Offside Front tyre edges of tread worn smooth (core not exposed) (recommend replace)

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged (core not exposed)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall damaged (core not exposed)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 54,048 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 54,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 RZT is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc 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 RZT, 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 RZT is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2011.

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