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FR11 GDX

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,919 mi
Last recorded111,919 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR11 GDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 111,919 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 105,259 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 105,256 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 95,724 miles

Belly panels fitted.

Fail 15 Nov 2023 95,724 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Condition of rear brakes. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm - outboard joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Belly panels fitted.

Pass 2 Dec 2022 88,501 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Froward arm, inboard bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 88,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Froward arm, inboard bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 81,605 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 81,064 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BACK TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2020 70,994 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 70,994 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2019 54,260 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 46,293 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 9 May 2017 41,563 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 11 May 2016 35,860 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 31,082 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 25,164 miles

front brake discs heavily worn/lipped

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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FR11 GDX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FR11 GDX, 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 FR11 GDX registered?

FR11 GDX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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