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MJ61 VKU

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,947 mi
Last recorded136,947 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 VKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 136,947 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 120,805 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 117,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2023 116,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 116,113 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 108,862 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 108,858 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 100,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 100,667 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 92,195 miles

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt advise

Offside Rear Nail in tyre advise

Rear no emissions detected,advise

Fail 18 Nov 2020 92,193 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working LED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt advise

Offside Rear Nail in tyre advise

Rear no emissions detected,advise

Pass 13 Nov 2019 82,584 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 82,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Due to excessive wear. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Due to excessive wear. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 74,827 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 68,868 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 54,585 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 43,738 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 36,363 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 VKU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MJ61 VKU, 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 MJ61 VKU registered?

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

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