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AM51 VFX

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,640 mi
Last recorded144,640 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 VFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 144,640 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 137,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 129,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 121,695 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 121,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 114,843 miles

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

offside front and nearside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Mar 2021 108,284 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 108,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 100,348 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 92,062 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 92,057 miles

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

Check brake light on

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 2.5mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 82,840 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on outer sidewall but not to excess of requirements

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges

Fail 21 Mar 2018 82,839 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on outer sidewall but not to excess of requirements

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Mar 2017 71,080 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 60,703 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 50,275 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 33,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AM51 VFX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AM51 VFX, 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 AM51 VFX registered?

AM51 VFX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is AM51 VFX safe to buy?

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