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HE11 GUL

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

145,672 mi
Last recorded145,672 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHE11 GUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 145,672 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2026 93,474 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all, front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 May 2025 143,387 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 86,028 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 135,746 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 74,834 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 123,450 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 123,449 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 57,623 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 111,441 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 46,604 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 94,809 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 34,204 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 25 May 2019 76,757 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2018 61,950 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 51,899 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 44,083 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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HE11 GUL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 45,611 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 HE11 GUL, 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HE11 GUL registered?

HE11 GUL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 April 2017.

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