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MK61 ZRZ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,756 mi
Last recorded153,756 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK61 ZRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 153,756 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 13 Sep 2025 146,239 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2025 146,239 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Incorrectly fitted bulb removed and refitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative LED removed , bulb fitted (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 134,820 miles

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

Offside Rear OSR Tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 7 Sep 2023 122,598 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 122,577 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 109,507 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 109,469 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2021 95,932 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 86,881 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 86,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 79,929 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 67,628 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 52,175 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 37,141 miles

Small cut in outer wall of O/S/R tyre.

Fail 25 Aug 2016 37,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Small cut in outer wall of O/S/R tyre.

Pass 21 Oct 2015 35,285 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 24,593 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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 ZRZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZRZ, 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 ZRZ registered?

MK61 ZRZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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