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FY11 ZZN

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,936 mi
Last recorded83,936 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY11 ZZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 83,936 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 83,894 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2024 79,900 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 74,822 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 70,873 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jan 2021 66,076 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 61,466 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 61,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 55,263 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 48,678 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low rear (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 48,678 miles

Headlamp aim too low both headlamps adjusted (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 40,364 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 32,671 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

screw in the n/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2015 32,671 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

screw in the n/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2014 28,998 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 ZZN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 FY11 ZZN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY11 ZZN registered?

FY11 ZZN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2011.

Is FY11 ZZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY11 ZZN 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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