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FX11 ZXO

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

174,979 mi
Last recorded174,979 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX11 ZXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 174,979 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust clamp fractured allowing exhaust to sag

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s also reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s brake reaction bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe support plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s intermediate arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 174,557 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark and slightly discolouring (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Central exhaust clamp fractured and allowing exhaust to sag

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s, n/s also reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s brake reaction bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe support plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s intermediate arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 161,752 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust clamp broke

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged outer and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe support plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s intermediate arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 161,546 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced in mirror (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure shoulder / sidewall collapsed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure shoulder / sidewall collapsed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust clamp broke

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged outer and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe support plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s intermediate arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 147,970 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 147,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 143,484 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 141,336 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty lip on all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 31 May 2022 141,336 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty lip on all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2021 138,930 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 137,045 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 133,328 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 128,791 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 126,146 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 121,863 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 117,274 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 105,506 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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FX11 ZXO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FX11 ZXO, 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 FX11 ZXO registered?

FX11 ZXO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 2011.

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