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FG11 EPA

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

215,397 mi
Last recorded215,397 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 215,397 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 215,384 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Heavily Worn on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Covers & Shields Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorated (Both Sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S/F Parking Lamp Inoperative

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 215,110 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 215,110 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 209,056 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 203,862 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 203,862 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 202,650 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 202,650 miles

Headlamp aim too high head lights aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2017 188,120 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyres worn on inside and outside edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 174,441 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)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 164,502 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 164,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 157,726 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 156,170 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 156,170 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 99,656 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 99,656 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 EPA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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