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FC11 HOW

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,819 mi
Last recorded47,819 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC11 HOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2026 47,819 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 46,020 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 44,289 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 42,044 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 40,410 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 38,071 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 34,033 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 30,381 miles

small chip in windscreen nearside

Pass 15 May 2018 27,188 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 24,554 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R Tyre inner wall cracking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 6,894 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 11,073 miles

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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FC11 HOW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FC11 HOW, 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 FC11 HOW registered?

FC11 HOW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2011.

Is FC11 HOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FC11 HOW shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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