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FH55 JMH

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,715 mi
Last recorded115,715 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 JMH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 115,715 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 111,507 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 111,507 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 108,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 108,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 106,775 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 106,775 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 103,550 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 103,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 99,554 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

plastic undertrays fitted not allowing to view all components

Pass 25 Jul 2019 90,721 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 90,721 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 86,254 miles

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 Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 76,934 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 68,261 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 68,261 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 62,909 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 49,744 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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FH55 JMH is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FH55 JMH, 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 FH55 JMH registered?

FH55 JMH is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 October 2011.

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