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FH11 NVS

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

150,288 mi
Last recorded150,288 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH11 NVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 150,288 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 147,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 137,553 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

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

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 26 Oct 2022 129,162 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 129,154 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rears pipes to both rear brake flexi hoses (by sill edge also ) (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low Both front very low Auto adjuster mech broken on nearside front lower suspension arm (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 122,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 122,074 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 111,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 99,426 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 90,162 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2017 84,475 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 75,353 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 51,612 miles

engine bay covers fitted preventing the inspection of some engine bay components

underside covers fitted preventing the inspection of some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2015 22,080 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 16,659 miles

Nearside 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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FH11 NVS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 FH11 NVS, 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 FH11 NVS registered?

FH11 NVS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 July 2011.

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