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ML61 XZS

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,554 mi
Last recorded140,554 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 XZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 140,554 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 126,508 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 126,508 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre has splits and tears in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 116,963 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 115,303 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 103,371 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 99,633 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 99,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2018 86,767 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 86,767 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 70,630 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 59,459 miles

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

undertrays fitted cannot inspect some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2014 39,261 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 XZS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ML61 XZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ML61 XZS registered?

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

Is ML61 XZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML61 XZS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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