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ML61 AXV

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

59,037 mi
Last recorded59,037 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 AXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 59,037 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 56,346 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 31 Jul 2024 52,373 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion to nearside of rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 48,807 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 48,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 45,905 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 42,793 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking brake release lever handle broken (1.1.6 (d))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside front tyre inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 40,152 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 36,440 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside front and nearside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 33,899 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 30,320 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 26,364 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 26,364 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 22,510 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 17,835 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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ML61 AXV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ML61 AXV, 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 ML61 AXV registered?

ML61 AXV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2011.

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The MOT history for ML61 AXV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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