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FX11 ZZT

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,957 mi
Last recorded152,957 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX11 ZZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 152,957 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight Wear on Outer Edge - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod Slight Play (Both Sides) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 152,941 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Covers + Shields Fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight Wear on Outer Edge - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Handbrake Travel + Offside Rear Parking Brake Lazy, Requires Adjustment or Repair

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod Slight Play (Both Sides) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 149,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexable joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 138,122 miles

brake fluid appears contaminated

brake pipes slightly corroded

covers & shield fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2022 138,073 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake fluid appears contaminated

brake pipes slightly corroded

covers & shield fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2021 130,581 miles

brake fluid appears contaminated

brake pipes slightly corroded

covers & shield fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2021 130,581 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

brake fluid appears contaminated

brake pipes slightly corroded

covers & shield fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2020 125,664 miles

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

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2019 114,896 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 105,588 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

covers & shields fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2017 95,038 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 88,183 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2015 80,307 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 74,273 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 74,272 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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 ZZT is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZZT, 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 ZZT registered?

FX11 ZZT is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2011.

Is FX11 ZZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX11 ZZT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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