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FG11 BZS

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

179,340 mi
Last recorded179,340 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG11 BZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 179,340 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 176,243 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 173,621 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 170,575 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 168,078 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 163,367 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 156,436 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 147,511 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 May 2017 146,879 miles

engine cover and extensive undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2016 143,224 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 4 Feb 2016 143,224 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s/r hose (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Mar 2015 133,386 miles

osf tyre wearing on edges

Pass 5 Mar 2014 102,153 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 BZS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BZS, 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 BZS registered?

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

Is FG11 BZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG11 BZS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG11 BZS have outstanding finance?

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