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FY11 XJB

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

85,264 mi
Last recorded85,264 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY11 XJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 85,264 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 80,428 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 75,783 miles

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2023 70,989 miles

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2022 66,065 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 63,053 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 59,318 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 55,472 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 55,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 50,457 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 44,986 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 38,345 miles

n/s & o/s/f thrust arm bushes perished (no excessive movement)

o/s/f brake pipe going to flexi starting to corrode

Fail 29 Feb 2016 38,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner/outer shoulders

n/s & o/s/f thrust arm bushes perished (no excessive movement)

o/s/f brake pipe going to flexi starting to corrode

Pass 24 Mar 2015 33,212 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 29,902 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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FY11 XJB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FY11 XJB, 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 FY11 XJB registered?

FY11 XJB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2011.

Is FY11 XJB safe to buy?

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