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NL61 ZWU

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,012 mi
Last recorded116,012 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 ZWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 116,012 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 112,808 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 100,448 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 100,448 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 90,637 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear going into hoses (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2019 79,721 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2018 68,605 miles

sill covers and under body trays fitted

slight corrosion and wear on front brake discs

Pass 27 Oct 2017 59,628 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Plastic engine covers, under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2016 50,757 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres worn near wear bands

slight cut in o/s front tyre inner sidewall

under body trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2015 40,918 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2015 40,918 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2014 31,363 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 31,253 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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NL61 ZWU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White 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 NL61 ZWU, 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 NL61 ZWU registered?

NL61 ZWU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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The MOT history for NL61 ZWU 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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