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FV11 VRU

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

158,248 mi
Last recorded158,248 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 158,248 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 156,957 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 152,503 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 149,515 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 145,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & f/o/s tyre slight worn (5.2.3 (e))

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2018 144,265 miles

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

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2017 134,807 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 125,293 miles

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

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2017 114,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2016 99,520 miles

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2016 88,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Under tray fitted which obscures the viewing of some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2015 77,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2015 75,295 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 56,019 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 56,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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 VRU 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 93.3%.

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 VRU, 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 VRU registered?

FV11 VRU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is FV11 VRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV11 VRU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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