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FV11 FXZ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,577 mi
Last recorded92,577 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 FXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 92,577 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 92,574 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2022 87,996 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 82,120 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 82,062 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 72,193 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 LIMITS!! (225/40x18) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 72,193 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main (tank) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 LIMITS!! (225/40x18) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 60,133 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 51,487 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 47,316 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 36,770 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 28,590 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 25,709 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 19,641 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 FXZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc 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 FV11 FXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV11 FXZ registered?

FV11 FXZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2011.

Is FV11 FXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV11 FXZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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