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HV61 ZCJ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

175,397 mi
Last recorded175,397 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 ZCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 175,397 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 172,858 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 170,306 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 168,136 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 168,136 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 165,942 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 163,884 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 161,370 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 142,476 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 122,023 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 112,996 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 102,167 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge - 225/45 17

Pass 26 Sep 2015 86,783 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 86,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 75,413 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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HV61 ZCJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 ZCJ, 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 ZCJ registered?

HV61 ZCJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2011.

Is HV61 ZCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV61 ZCJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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