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FL11 VUK

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,411 mi
Last recorded82,411 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL11 VUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 82,411 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 78,801 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 74,901 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 71,211 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 71,210 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2022 67,624 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at rear end of vehicle where they ajoin brake hoses Offside and Nearside and also across width of vehicle particularly at mounting clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn slightly and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn slightly and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 67,624 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at rear end of vehicle where they ajoin brake hoses Offside and Nearside and also across width of vehicle particularly at mounting clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn slightly and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn slightly and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 64,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 60,386 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 56,258 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 51,480 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 51,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 46,847 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 40,259 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 34,851 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 29,257 miles

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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FL11 VUK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FL11 VUK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL11 VUK registered?

FL11 VUK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is FL11 VUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL11 VUK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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