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H8 BUR

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,247 mi
Last recorded105,247 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 BUR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 105,247 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 101,551 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2023 101,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 101,516 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Sub-frame insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 10 Nov 2022 97,371 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 89,153 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 83,394 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 83,385 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2019 75,211 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 May 2019 75,208 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 May 2018 68,090 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 May 2018 68,089 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 May 2017 58,306 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 May 2017 58,302 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 51,973 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 44,767 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 41,920 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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H8 BUR is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 H8 BUR, 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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H8 BUR is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 December 2011.

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