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FG11 BYU

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

71,682 mi
Last recorded71,682 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG11 BYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 71,682 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 63,330 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 63,330 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 56,425 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 50,204 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 43,367 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 37,630 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 34,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517y (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 28,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 27,183 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 27,176 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror. (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 25,130 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 22,103 miles

Child seat fitted near side rear.

Pass 30 Mar 2015 18,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2014 13,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FG11 BYU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel 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 FG11 BYU, 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 FG11 BYU registered?

FG11 BYU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is FG11 BYU safe to buy?

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