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ML61 YHX

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,525 mi
Last recorded108,525 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 108,525 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 108,525 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 96,832 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 95,732 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 89,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Cracking on tread section. Outer edge wear. 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit. 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Cracking on tread section. 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit. 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 23 Jun 2021 89,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Cracking on tread section. Outer edge wear. 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit. 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Cracking on tread section. 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit. 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 25 Jun 2020 84,127 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 76,632 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 62,262 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 51,854 miles

Front wiper split but still clears the screen effectively

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stop button missing from offside front seat belt webbing

Pass 4 Aug 2016 42,854 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2015 31,665 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 31,553 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 22,143 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 YHX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YHX, 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 YHX registered?

ML61 YHX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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