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GV11 FVB

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

123,723 mi
Last recorded123,723 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 FVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2026 123,723 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 113,663 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 98,182 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 92,903 miles

offside rear brake pad wear indicator wire missing

Pass 24 Aug 2022 87,478 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 87,359 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 79,110 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 73,771 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 65,216 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 56,373 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 35,291 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 30,749 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 25,246 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2014 19,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF tyre perishing.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2014 19,705 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

advise nearside front tyre cracked

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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GV11 FVB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 GV11 FVB, 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

How do I check the history of GV11 FVB?

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What year was GV11 FVB registered?

GV11 FVB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is GV11 FVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV11 FVB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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