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AP11 FAU

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,298 mi
Last recorded59,298 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP11 FAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 59,298 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 59,296 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe above subframe (Corroded by n/s/r spring) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded by brake flexi union. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 47,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe and pipe nut (1.1.11 (c))

engine bay covers, full undertrays and suspension covers fitted obscuring full inspection of some components

Fail 12 Jun 2025 47,710 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe and pipe nut (1.1.11 (c))

engine bay covers, full undertrays and suspension covers fitted obscuring full inspection of some components

Pass 4 Jun 2024 35,875 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 35,022 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 35,016 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Brake pipe condition and Brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2022 33,579 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 31,729 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 31,729 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2019 30,056 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 27,784 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 27,784 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 23,837 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 20,232 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 16,965 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 13,900 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2014 13,900 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre wearing on both edges tread starting to crack

nsr tyre 3mm tread remaining

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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AP11 FAU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP11 FAU, 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 AP11 FAU registered?

AP11 FAU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 2011.

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