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MK61 JOU

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,905 mi
Last recorded113,905 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK61 JOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 113,905 miles

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

rear brake pipes corroded

windscreen chip

Fail 10 Aug 2022 113,905 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine leaking onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

o/s/f suspension arm lower rear bush has play

rear brake pipes corroded

windscreen chip

Pass 11 Aug 2021 97,578 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 97,578 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 82,001 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOYH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 82,001 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOYH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 81,513 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

low on fuel light on

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 75,930 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 67,051 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 60,295 miles

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

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 7 Oct 2016 49,137 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 38,007 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 27,828 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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MK61 JOU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MK61 JOU, 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 MK61 JOU registered?

MK61 JOU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2011.

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