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FT11 SZW

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

155,462 mi
Last recorded155,462 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 SZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 155,462 miles

Front discs rust inner face

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 143,190 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 143,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 131,774 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

hand brake just passed on performance

Fail 5 Feb 2024 131,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

hand brake just passed on performance

Pass 6 Feb 2023 118,917 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 6 Feb 2023 118,917 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 11 Feb 2022 109,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2022 109,765 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2020 100,639 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 91,923 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 88,819 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 73,708 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 73,088 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 62,972 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

slight smearing from front wiper blades but not affecting view of road

Pass 19 Feb 2016 53,583 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 42,262 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 42,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 31,757 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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FT11 SZW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FT11 SZW, 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 FT11 SZW registered?

FT11 SZW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 June 2011.

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