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FV11 VSE

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

189,580 mi
Last recorded189,580 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 VSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 21 Sep 2026 189,580 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All to flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2025 180,773 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 176,413 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 171,675 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 161,937 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 149,591 miles

engine and under tray damp with oil

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2020 145,878 miles

Both Front Wheel Bearings Has Slight Play

Under-tray Fitted - Damp With Oil

Pass 14 May 2019 139,588 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 130,086 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 112,299 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 84,465 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 60,574 miles

advise front screen chipped

Pass 7 May 2014 37,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise child seats fitted to near side front and off side rear seats,unable to carry out full inspection of adult seat belts

advise front screen chipped

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 VSE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VSE, 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 VSE registered?

FV11 VSE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 June 2011.

Is FV11 VSE safe to buy?

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