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ML61 YLT

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

175,676 mi
Last recorded175,676 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2026 175,676 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 168,165 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 168,165 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 157,052 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 157,052 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 149,089 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2023 149,088 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 143,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlight slightly loose but not effective

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

under tray fitted restricting access to some testable parts

Pass 3 Aug 2021 129,835 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 129,817 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 117,918 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 117,918 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 110,924 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 96,531 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 75,517 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 75,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 58,690 miles

o/s/f tyre very close to limit

Pass 25 Nov 2015 42,529 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 30,429 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 YLT is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ML61 YLT, 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 YLT registered?

ML61 YLT is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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