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FY61 ZGW

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,464 mi
Last recorded106,464 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 ZGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 106,464 miles

all brake discs corroded (rusty)

Fail 2 Dec 2021 106,463 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

all brake discs corroded (rusty)

Pass 6 Oct 2020 103,415 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 96,049 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 90,238 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 90,185 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 84,336 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 84,088 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 68,473 miles

FRONT DISCS LIPPED & WORN BUT SERVICEABLE

NEARSIDE OUTER WING MIRROR PART OF SEGMENT INOP SLIGHT DAMAGE

REAR TYRES WEARING LOW & NEAR BALD INNER EDGE

Pass 5 Feb 2015 48,999 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 44,147 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 ZGW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZGW, 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 ZGW registered?

FY61 ZGW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is FY61 ZGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 ZGW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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