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MK61 ZFE

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,688 mi
Last recorded121,688 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK61 ZFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 121,688 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Fail 11 May 2026 121,656 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Pass 15 May 2025 114,899 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2024 107,883 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f and n/s/r outer side walls slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 103,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 98,467 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 93,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 May 2021 93,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2020 90,749 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 86,003 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Aug 2018 81,396 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 73,869 miles

Nearside Front outer edge worn on tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2016 60,360 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 46,612 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 46,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 28,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

parking brake travel high

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 ZFE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MK61 ZFE, 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 ZFE registered?

MK61 ZFE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2011.

Is MK61 ZFE safe to buy?

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