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FY61 RZW

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,880 mi
Last recorded66,880 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 RZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 66,880 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 65,437 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 63,830 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 63,830 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 62,248 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 60,845 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 60,845 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 59,648 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 58,111 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 55,190 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 52,825 miles

Both front brake disc rear faces in poor condition

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 50,147 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 12,679 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 33,982 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 RZW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RZW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY61 RZW registered?

FY61 RZW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 October 2011.

Is FY61 RZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 RZW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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