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M5 FOP

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,655 mi
Last recorded95,655 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 FOP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 28 Jan 2026 95,655 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 93,400 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 91,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 88,793 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 85,548 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 82,118 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside & Offside Rear ()

Pass 7 Feb 2020 77,399 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 73,236 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 67,833 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 62,801 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 57,820 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 48,834 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 45,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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M5 FOP is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M5 FOP, 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 M5 FOP registered?

M5 FOP is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 2011.

Is M5 FOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 FOP shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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