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ML61 YEJ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

186,544 mi
Last recorded186,544 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 YEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 186,544 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2025 186,544 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 179,397 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 278,595 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 278,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 166,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 155,805 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 128,293 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 113,753 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 93,148 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 71,894 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 51,108 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 51,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 YEJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 YEJ, 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 YEJ registered?

ML61 YEJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2011.

Is ML61 YEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML61 YEJ 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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