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HF11 NDU

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

154,981 mi
Last recorded154,981 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF11 NDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 154,981 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Disappearing under covers (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 154,980 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm and boot deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp adjuster link arm adrift

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Disappearing under covers (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 128,935 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear disappearing under covers (1.1.11 (c))

Covers and undertrays fitted

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Some suspension bushes at rear deteriorating

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 128,935 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear disappearing under covers (1.1.11 (c))

Covers and undertrays fitted

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Some suspension bushes at rear deteriorating

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 117,155 miles

Brake pipes under cover at nsr appear to be badly corroded but not accessible for inspection

Covers and undertrays fitted

Damage to ost tyre inner sidewall

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

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

Rear tyres wearing close to treadwear indicators

Some suspension bushes at rear deteriorating

Fail 22 Jul 2024 117,155 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipes under cover at nsr appear to be badly corroded but not accessible for inspection

Covers and undertrays fitted

Damage to ost tyre inner sidewall

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear tyres wearing close to treadwear indicators

Some suspension bushes at rear deteriorating

Pass 19 Jul 2023 97,892 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted masking some testable items

Fail 10 Jul 2023 97,878 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative self adjust headlamp levelling device arm is detached from motor (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm ( rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 5 Jul 2022 78,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

wet test

Fail 29 Jun 2022 78,675 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

wet test

Pass 29 Jun 2021 75,711 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 75,711 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 73,468 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 72,027 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 70,453 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 63,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jun 2017 63,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35ZR18 (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2016 56,002 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2015 49,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 37,443 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 37,442 miles

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

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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HF11 NDU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HF11 NDU, 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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What year was HF11 NDU registered?

HF11 NDU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 June 2011.

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