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MJ11 FVO

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,535 mi
Last recorded128,535 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ11 FVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 128,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 128,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 99,431 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 86,895 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 79,332 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre Sidewall Damaged

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 May 2017 75,154 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 May 2017 75,154 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2016 70,373 miles

Nearside Front tyre has several cuts to outer wall

Rear offside and nearside brake pads low

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 10 May 2016 70,220 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing wheel x1 (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front tyre has several cuts to outer wall

Rear offside and nearside brake pads low

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 29 May 2015 60,146 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 36,030 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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MJ11 FVO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MJ11 FVO, 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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MJ11 FVO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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