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FV11 FLE

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

80,365 mi
Last recorded80,365 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 FLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 80,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 75,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 70,661 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 69,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPE GREADED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPE GREADED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPE GREADED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts inner wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 67,402 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes heavily greased obscuring condition (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 66,786 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

manufacturers under trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2020 65,798 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 62,658 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 60,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

manufacturers under trays fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2018 60,725 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

manufacturers under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2017 49,952 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 35,277 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 35,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 24,942 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 19,942 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 FLE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FLE, 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 FLE registered?

FV11 FLE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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The MOT history for FV11 FLE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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