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FFB 388

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

119,448 mi
Last recorded119,448 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFB 388
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 119,448 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2026 119,448 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 112,337 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 105,893 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 99,457 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 99,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 92,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 90,254 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 87,591 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 79,659 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 65,341 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 54,442 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 53,953 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Mar 2015 48,058 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 41,826 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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FFB 388 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FFB 388, 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 FFB 388 registered?

FFB 388 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2011.

Is FFB 388 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFB 388 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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