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H9 DME

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,641 mi
Last recorded88,641 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH9 DME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 88,641 miles

All rear suspension arm bushes perishing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge & 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 85,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 82,275 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2024 82,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 79,912 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 79,911 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 77,628 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 77,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 May 2021 74,041 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 71,598 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 68,815 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 68,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 65,636 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 61,722 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 56,497 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 47,289 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 37,384 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 37,382 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear 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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H9 DME is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 H9 DME, 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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H9 DME is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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