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FG11 CBV

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,720 mi
Last recorded74,720 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 CBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 74,720 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 70,303 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 65,211 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 62,820 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 58,548 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 14 Oct 2021 53,037 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 16 Oct 2020 48,068 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 31 Oct 2019 44,651 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 40,831 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 35,714 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 30,501 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers worn/smearing

Fail 2 Mar 2017 30,501 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases injectors (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers worn/smearing

Pass 18 Mar 2016 25,418 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers worn/smearing

Fail 16 Mar 2016 25,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyre sidewalls cracking

front wipers worn/smearing

Pass 13 Mar 2015 20,569 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 19 Mar 2014 17,274 miles

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

Offside 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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FG11 CBV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CBV, 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 CBV registered?

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

Is FG11 CBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG11 CBV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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