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FV11 DHF

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

65,106 mi
Last recorded65,106 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 DHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 65,106 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 63,915 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 63,863 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower arm, highlighted in yellow chalk. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Rigid brake pipe to flexi pipe area. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 62,344 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 60,830 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 58,861 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 57,576 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 55,933 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 53,334 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs showing signs of wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2017 49,969 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 47,753 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 39,831 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 27,490 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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FV11 DHF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FV11 DHF, 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 FV11 DHF registered?

FV11 DHF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is FV11 DHF safe to buy?

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