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FE11 FSZ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,543 mi
Last recorded55,543 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE11 FSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 55,543 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 55,536 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 49,763 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 49,752 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 43,562 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 43,562 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 34,158 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 32,828 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 32,569 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 30,866 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 29,726 miles

Nearside Front wearing on outer edge

Offside Front has a cut on outer wall

Pass 15 Mar 2017 27,814 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 24,965 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 21,972 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 18,449 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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FE11 FSZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FE11 FSZ, 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 FE11 FSZ registered?

FE11 FSZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is FE11 FSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE11 FSZ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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