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FL11 XSA

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,087 mi
Last recorded130,087 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL11 XSA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 130,087 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 130,087 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault cleared light (1.6 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 130,080 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective broken (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens broken (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front slight play at wheel unable to detect fault

Nearside Rear seat belt retracts slow

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

Offside Front head lamp slight dim

Offside Front slight play at wheel unable to detect fault

Offside Rear seat belt retracts slow

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal slight hard

engine idle slight uneven

service due

Pass 21 Jun 2021 120,881 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 120,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 117,028 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 111,511 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 111,511 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 95,785 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 95,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 80,454 miles

n/s/f tyre low outer edge

Pass 9 Sep 2014 62,116 miles

N/S/F Tyre has shallow cuts to sidewall.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Sep 2014 62,116 miles

N/S/F Tyre has shallow cuts to sidewall.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 58,600 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 XSA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FL11 XSA, 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 FL11 XSA registered?

FL11 XSA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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