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FV11 VRY

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,653 mi
Last recorded113,653 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 VRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 113,653 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 112,556 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 111,536 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 110,082 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 110,079 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 108,477 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 108,477 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 103,678 miles

nearside rear tyre has cut on outer sidewall

Pass 9 Oct 2018 88,675 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 72,009 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 55,074 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 41,120 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 29,451 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 VRY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VRY, 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 VRY registered?

FV11 VRY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 July 2011.

Is FV11 VRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV11 VRY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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