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MV61 JJZ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,371 mi
Last recorded76,371 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV61 JJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 76,371 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 76,210 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor not connected to suspension (4.1.5 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

tyre pressure monitor showing malfunction

Pass 30 Oct 2024 73,869 miles

Nearside Front headlight levelling device broken

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 73,869 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front headlight levelling device broken

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 71,836 miles

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f forward facing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has run flat damage on sidewalls

under covers fitted not allowing a full brake pipe inspection

Fail 13 Nov 2023 71,836 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f forward facing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tps light on o/s/r tyre low pressure & run flat damage to sidewalls

under covers fitted not allowing a full brake pipe inspection

Pass 15 Nov 2022 70,967 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 70,967 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 70,292 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 68,991 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls, run flat type (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 63,174 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 55,939 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 55,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2017 48,997 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 66,479 miles

front wipers streaking

Pass 14 Oct 2015 53,343 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 25,517 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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MV61 JJZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MV61 JJZ, 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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MV61 JJZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 2011.

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