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FR03 COX

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

64,258 mi
Last recorded64,258 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR03 COX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 64,258 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 60,897 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 57,876 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2024 57,859 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 54,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray and under body covers and side sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2022 51,506 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Aug 2021 46,983 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 44,280 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 42,142 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

all 4 tyres perishing due to age (2014)

Fail 15 Jul 2019 42,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

all 4 tyres perishing due to age (2014)

Pass 2 Aug 2018 40,479 miles

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

both front tyres deteriorating

both rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 19 Jul 2017 36,916 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 33,539 miles

all our tyres starting to perish

covers fitted

nearside tyre has a deep cut in it but not exposing cords

Fail 11 Jul 2016 33,516 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

all our tyres starting to perish

covers fitted

nearside tyre has a deep cut in it but not exposing cords

Pass 7 Jul 2015 29,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 25,411 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Emissions too low to register on analyzer

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FR03 COX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 FR03 COX, 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 FR03 COX registered?

FR03 COX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2011.

Is FR03 COX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR03 COX 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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