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HG61 FSV

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,443 mi
Last recorded93,443 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 FSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 93,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 93,443 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 88,284 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 88,284 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 82,959 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded at front of inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 82,959 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded at front of inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 78,139 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 78,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn outer edge ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn outer edge ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 72,376 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both rear brake pipes starting t corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 72,348 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 66,412 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 62,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 62,886 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 56,993 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 46,494 miles

Both front tyre`s are very low on the edges

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 44,537 miles

Both front tyres are low on the out side edge

Pass 14 Sep 2015 37,907 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 29,662 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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HG61 FSV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HG61 FSV, 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 HG61 FSV registered?

HG61 FSV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2011.

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The MOT history for HG61 FSV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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