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FT11 VWC

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,045 mi
Last recorded102,045 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 VWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 102,045 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 95,749 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 93,637 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + tread getting low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 93,635 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both main pipes to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + tread getting low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear parking brake recorded low effiency (may need adjustment or repair)

Pass 24 Apr 2023 80,064 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 80,062 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Centre exhaust clamp broken

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 68,895 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 68,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear sensor link arm for headlamp dipped beam height control is broken

Pass 23 Apr 2021 53,001 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 47,557 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 40,295 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 30,853 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 20 Jun 2017 22,280 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 17,513 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 14,399 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 11,393 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 VWC 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 FT11 VWC, 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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FT11 VWC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2011.

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