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14 HV

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

134,981 mi
Last recorded134,981 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration14 HV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 134,981 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 121,559 miles

Covers and undertrays fitted

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35R18. Both rear tyres wearing heavily on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 108,491 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 98,150 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 84,204 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 20 May 2020 79,020 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 68,233 miles

under trays /sill covers /engine cover

Pass 1 Feb 2018 57,373 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2017 48,671 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2016 39,282 miles

(engine cover and tray cover fitted obscuring underside of components)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 39,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

(engine cover and tray cover fitted obscuring underside of components)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 29,890 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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14 HV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 14 HV, 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 14 HV registered?

14 HV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is 14 HV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 14 HV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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