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H21 TUB

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests32 (27 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate84.4%

Mileage

167,679 mi
Last recorded167,679 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH21 TUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

27 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2026 167,679 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 155,954 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 166,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 148,139 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 147,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 139,511 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 139,511 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 135,974 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 135,956 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 130,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (225/50/17) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 122,033 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 119,141 miles

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

front suspension upper and lower both sides all bushes perished

Pass 18 Nov 2020 103,318 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 111,759 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 111,759 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 81,649 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 7 Feb 2019 97,435 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

front brake pads close to Worn down to wear indicator

suspension front all arm bushes perished

Pass 26 May 2018 68,109 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 83,689 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner edge - recommend replace and wheel alignment (4.1.E.1)

Service/Inspection warning light on (recommend service)

Stone chip(s) in windscreen.

Undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

wipers smeary

Fail 7 Feb 2018 83,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily worn on inner edge - recommend wheel alignment - 225/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner edge - recommend replace and wheel alignment (4.1.E.1)

Service/Inspection warning light on (recommend service)

Stone chip(s) in windscreen.

Undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

wipers smeary

Pass 3 Jun 2017 57,237 miles

under trays /sill covers /engine cover

Pass 6 Feb 2017 71,355 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 71,355 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 49,324 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 59,218 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2015 43,557 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 45,779 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 45,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 40,769 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 36,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

only one horn working

Pass 4 May 2012 30,618 miles

unable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 20 May 2011 24,003 miles

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

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

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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H21 TUB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.4%.

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 H21 TUB, 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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H21 TUB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2011.

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