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MJ61 VMO

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,998 mi
Last recorded74,998 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 VMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 74,998 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 74,997 miles

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 dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 70,575 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 70,522 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 66,000 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 65,888 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 62,921 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 57,684 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 57,684 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 52,670 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 52,670 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 50,765 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 41,606 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 37,123 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre damaged on sidewall kerbing ring

Pass 25 Nov 2016 32,788 miles

brake fluid level low

front brake discs worn

near side front tyre slight damadge to outer side wall

Fail 25 Nov 2016 32,788 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake fluid level low

front brake discs worn

near side front tyre slight damadge to outer side wall

Pass 18 Nov 2015 28,245 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear just in limmit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s front on edgers + cracking on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 28,245 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear just in limmit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s front on edgers + cracking on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 24,247 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 VMO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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