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FT60 EEG

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

174,948 mi
Last recorded174,948 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT60 EEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 174,948 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 174,465 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 174,465 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 166,133 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 156,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 156,847 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 150,444 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 133,350 miles

no emissions detected

Pass 20 May 2018 119,764 miles

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))

no emissions detected

Pass 17 Dec 2016 94,576 miles

Coolant level low

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under Trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle testable items

nearside front Tyre outer side wall damaged

rear Brake Discs worn

Fail 16 Dec 2016 94,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Coolant level low

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under Trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle testable items

nearside front Tyre outer side wall damaged

rear Brake Discs worn

Pass 23 Dec 2015 74,664 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 51,775 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 36,590 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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FT60 EEG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FT60 EEG, 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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FT60 EEG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 January 2011.

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