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MJ61 VFT

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,999 mi
Last recorded126,999 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 VFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 126,999 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 126,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + Cord Exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 110,241 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 110,241 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 95,076 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 78,473 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge 205 55r16

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2022 61,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine under trays fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 2 Feb 2021 56,230 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 54,904 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 54,202 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 53,147 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 52,476 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 49,184 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 45,684 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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MJ61 VFT is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MJ61 VFT, 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 MJ61 VFT registered?

MJ61 VFT is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2011.

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