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FN11 LXJ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,686 mi
Last recorded137,686 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN11 LXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 137,686 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 133,266 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 133,266 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2023 130,514 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre edges slightly worn.

Pass 23 Mar 2022 127,640 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 21 Mar 2022 127,640 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 124,674 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 116,571 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 109,919 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 109,919 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 97,943 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 86,087 miles

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

Nearside front tyre slight wear on outer edge.

Nearside front wheel damaged slightly.

Offside front side light in-op 1 of 2.

Offside front tyre wearing on edges.

Windscreen stone chipped.

Pass 13 Feb 2015 82,652 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 72,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 72,222 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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FN11 LXJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FN11 LXJ, 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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FN11 LXJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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