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FV11 FRO

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,528 mi
Last recorded143,528 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 FRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 143,528 miles

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

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

under trays fitted through out vehicle

Pass 8 Dec 2022 138,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 123,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2020 110,499 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 105,119 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 105,119 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 91,717 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 91,717 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 79,141 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 79,141 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear inner position lamp dull

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 63,534 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 63,534 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 48,044 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 33,323 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 27,423 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 FRO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FV11 FRO, 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 FRO registered?

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

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The MOT history for FV11 FRO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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