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PO61 XVB

2011 Mercedes C250

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,293 mi
Last recorded125,293 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes C25075,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO61 XVB
MakeMercedes
ModelC250
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 125,293 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 125,293 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 120,824 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 116,185 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 111,942 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 111,942 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2021 110,121 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 107,995 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 107,978 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 101,581 miles

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

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Zone A, less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 95,614 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 95,614 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2018 87,846 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 82,514 miles

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 22 Dec 2015 75,042 miles

advise o/s/f tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 24 Oct 2014 48,511 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 46,806 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 46,806 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Mercedes C250?

Based on 1,474 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
7,303
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Headlamp aim too low 11
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PO61 XVB is a 2011 Mercedes C250 in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes C250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 75,042 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 C250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PO61 XVB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes C250 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 15 years old, this Mercedes C250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PO61 XVB registered?

PO61 XVB is a 2011 Mercedes C250, first registered on 14 September 2011.

Is PO61 XVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO61 XVB shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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