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FT11 HNN

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,706 mi
Last recorded124,706 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 HNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 124,706 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 122,136 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Aug 2025 122,131 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jul 2024 117,282 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2023 112,482 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 112,482 miles

Road wheel fixing missing on all four wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 106,638 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 29 Jul 2022 106,633 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Jul 2021 100,941 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 97,795 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 91,309 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 82,158 miles

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

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 12 Aug 2017 72,315 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 21,604 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 51,127 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 39,566 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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FT11 HNN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FT11 HNN, 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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FT11 HNN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 2011.

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