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FV11 FYG

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

98,489 mi
Last recorded98,489 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 FYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 98,489 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 96,462 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 94,372 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 92,384 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 90,377 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 75,538 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 73,244 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 70,405 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 68,225 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 68,208 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear tyre has minor damage to outer sidewall

Pass 15 Mar 2018 65,882 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 65,882 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 60,208 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2016 58,283 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 54,659 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 35,265 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 22,550 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 22,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 16,346 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 FYG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FYG, 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

How do I check the history of FV11 FYG?

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What year was FV11 FYG registered?

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

Is FV11 FYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV11 FYG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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