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HV61 YCO

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,373 mi
Last recorded82,373 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 YCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 82,373 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 80,107 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 75,371 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 75,334 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 73,642 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2021 73,641 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2019 66,798 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to exposing the cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

undertray fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2019 66,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to exposing the cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2018 62,532 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2018 62,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2017 57,770 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 52,755 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 46,579 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 46,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2254018 (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2014 23,882 miles

Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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 YCO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HV61 YCO, 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 HV61 YCO registered?

HV61 YCO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 October 2011.

Is HV61 YCO safe to buy?

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