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FV11 VSX

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,093 mi
Last recorded163,093 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 VSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 163,093 miles

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

Offside 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 24 Sep 2021 149,859 miles

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

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

engine/undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2020 143,839 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2020 143,763 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 133,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2019 133,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2018 120,643 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2017 108,342 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Four (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 94,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads low (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front scored and pitted (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads low (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 94,303 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads low (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front scored and pitted (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads low (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2015 80,369 miles

Front Tyres Wearng on Edges

Pass 19 May 2014 70,294 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 VSX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VSX, 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.

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What year was FV11 VSX registered?

FV11 VSX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 May 2011.

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