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MJ61 VZB

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,082 mi
Last recorded87,082 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 VZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 87,082 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 87,074 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 82,466 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 78,272 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 72,462 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 65,761 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Front & Rear Brake Discs (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 65,761 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Front & Rear Brake Discs (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 60,534 miles

Central exhaust clamp fractured

Pass 3 Dec 2019 57,798 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 52,631 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 46,430 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 41,455 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 32,292 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 26,251 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 VZB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc 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 VZB, 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 VZB registered?

MJ61 VZB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2011.

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