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HV61 WVB

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

208,563 mi
Last recorded208,563 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 WVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 208,563 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 193,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts outer s/wall 225 40 18 92y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 171,138 miles

Advise strong smell of petrol from car

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall tyre damaged size 225 / 40 x18 Conti (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 1.7mm NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Headlight light source dull / light unit slightly loose (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 1.8mm NEAR FAIL size 255 / 35 x18 Conti (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear seat belts not checked due to load inside vehicle

Fail 24 Nov 2022 171,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Light on in dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Advise strong smell of petrol from car

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall tyre damaged size 225 / 40 x18 Conti (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 1.7mm NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Headlight light source dull / light unit slightly loose (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 1.8mm NEAR FAIL size 255 / 35 x18 Conti (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear seat belts not checked due to load inside vehicle

Pass 19 Nov 2021 147,109 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various visible corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn close to wear indicators and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 133,811 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 121,634 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 102,560 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 86,389 miles

offside front tyre is wearing on outer edge and outer sidewall has a deep cut in it but not to cords

Pass 26 Sep 2016 70,815 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged but not showing cords

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

engine management lamp on

Fail 24 Sep 2016 70,815 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 52,325 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 37,228 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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 WVB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WVB, 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 WVB registered?

HV61 WVB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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