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FG11 BYW

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,621 mi
Last recorded44,621 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG11 BYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 44,621 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 44,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 42,863 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn 3mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 40,458 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 37,597 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 35,369 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 35,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 33,314 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 30,447 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 28,321 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 28,312 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front and nearside rear (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 26,109 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 22,119 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 14,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 8,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 BYW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 FG11 BYW, 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 FG11 BYW registered?

FG11 BYW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2011.

Is FG11 BYW safe to buy?

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