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FWL 182

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

85,655 mi
Last recorded85,655 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWL 182
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 85,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s, o/s front of subframe fittings start corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both tyres down to 3mm

Fail 1 Jul 2026 85,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear suspension link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s, o/s front of subframe fittings start corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both tyres down to 3mm

Pass 4 Jul 2025 79,284 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 73,199 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 67,841 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

drivers wiper deteriorated(leaving streaks on window when operated)

slight deterioration of n/s/f front anti roll bar link dust cover

Pass 13 Jul 2022 63,164 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 63,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 58,267 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 58,261 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 53,850 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 53,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 49,155 miles

Offside Front wiper poor condition but still cleaning screen

Rear surface corrosion to rear sub frame rear suspension arm mounting points

Pass 20 Jul 2018 42,647 miles

Front wipers smearing

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 42,646 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wipers smearing

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 37,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on edges, 3mm in central tread. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on edges, 2.5mm in central tread. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 31,620 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 31,620 miles

Parking brake lever missing (3.1.3a)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 24,723 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 17,675 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s wiper smearing

Fail 26 Jun 2014 17,675 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s wiper smearing

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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FWL 182 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FWL 182, 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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FWL 182 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 2011.

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