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DE11 FDZ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

216,844 mi
Last recorded216,844 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 FDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 216,844 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 209,040 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 209,039 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 199,840 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 199,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 187,273 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 177,473 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 177,472 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 169,119 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 158,527 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 158,527 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 140,214 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 117,219 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 117,219 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 86,101 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s (4.1.E.1)

underbody plastic trim

Pass 10 Sep 2015 65,490 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s (4.1.E.1)

underbody plastic trim fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2014 47,187 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 47,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 42,704 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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DE11 FDZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DE11 FDZ, 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 DE11 FDZ registered?

DE11 FDZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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