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MK61 ZFF

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,261 mi
Last recorded126,261 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK61 ZFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 126,261 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2026 126,261 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 120,141 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2025 120,140 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2024 107,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 96,940 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 96,897 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 91,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 87,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 84,561 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 72,769 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 61,327 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 57,271 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 44,662 miles

No smoke results as vehicle running too clean

Under trays fitted preventing view of some components

Fail 29 Sep 2016 44,662 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

No smoke results as vehicle running too clean

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

Under trays fitted preventing view of some components

Pass 20 Oct 2015 39,718 miles

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

Under trays fitted preventing view of some components

Pass 27 Oct 2014 32,470 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 25,681 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 ZFF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZFF, 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 ZFF registered?

MK61 ZFF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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