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H13 APL

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

54,290 mi
Last recorded54,290 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH13 APL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 54,290 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 54,228 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 52,590 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 50,560 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 48,869 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 47,443 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 45,987 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 42,471 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 38,852 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 34,043 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 32,173 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 32,172 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Heavily balding out edge/heavily perished also (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad warning light on

Front Brake pads wearing low

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre wearing low/heavily perishing

Rear Brake pads wearing low

Pass 8 Feb 2016 26,113 miles

both front tyres cracked and perished

Pass 12 Feb 2015 20,840 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 20,840 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r outer position lamp not working

Pass 20 Feb 2014 16,841 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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H13 APL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 H13 APL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H13 APL registered?

H13 APL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is H13 APL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H13 APL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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