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HV61 WLK

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

160,393 mi
Last recorded160,393 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 WLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 160,393 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 154,772 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 148,382 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 148,331 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to flex (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2023 138,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 128,035 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 110,480 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 68,609 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 62,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 47,936 miles

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

Offside Front tyre bald on edges 225/45/17

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

Pass 5 May 2017 33,751 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 May 2016 20,962 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 18,373 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 13,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HV61 WLK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HV61 WLK, 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 HV61 WLK registered?

HV61 WLK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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The MOT history for HV61 WLK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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