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FFZ 7521

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

154,199 mi
Last recorded154,199 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFZ 7521
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 154,199 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 154,199 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 147,648 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 147,648 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 139,687 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 132,324 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 132,324 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 127,303 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 124,739 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 120,876 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 120,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 115,503 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 111,966 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 101,850 miles

tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 5 Apr 2017 101,850 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 6 Apr 2016 82,399 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 61,565 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 39,785 miles

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

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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FFZ 7521 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FFZ 7521, 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 FFZ 7521 registered?

FFZ 7521 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2011.

Is FFZ 7521 safe to buy?

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