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MJ61 VJF

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

68,110 mi
Last recorded68,110 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 VJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 68,110 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 65,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 62,740 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 57,871 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 57,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 57,377 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 51,291 miles

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))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 47,356 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 43,147 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 39,303 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 36,873 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 30,874 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 26,938 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 23,638 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 20,740 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 VJF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 VJF, 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 VJF registered?

MJ61 VJF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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