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B18 HOD

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,322 mi
Last recorded140,322 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 HOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 140,322 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 120,957 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement (225/40 R18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 105,755 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 105,755 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2024 105,277 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 96,427 miles

os and osr brake pipes corroded

rear seat belts not checked due to the seats being folded over!

Pass 30 May 2022 87,021 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 77,656 miles

both rear tyres are 2mm

Fail 1 Jun 2021 77,656 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side works but poor (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side works but poor (1.4.1 (a))

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

both rear tyres are 2mm

Pass 1 Jun 2020 68,957 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 May 2020 68,957 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 58,592 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2019 58,592 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 49,484 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 43,054 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 35,069 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 28,981 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 22,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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B18 HOD is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B18 HOD, 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 B18 HOD registered?

B18 HOD is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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