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FY11 XMB

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,490 mi
Last recorded157,490 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY11 XMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 157,490 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 144,014 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 140,129 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake noisy

Pass 27 Oct 2022 134,548 miles

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

Offside Front Lower anti roll bar link boot leaking

Fail 26 Oct 2022 134,547 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

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

Offside Front Lower anti roll bar link boot leaking

Pass 1 Nov 2021 127,658 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 123,152 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 123,152 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 113,652 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2018 104,414 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 95,370 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 85,727 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 75,477 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 68,864 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 XMB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XMB, 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 XMB registered?

FY11 XMB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 May 2011.

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