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HFZ 4552

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,277 mi
Last recorded107,277 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFZ 4552
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 107,277 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 107,245 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 98,719 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2024 98,719 miles

Headlamp aim too low o/s n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2023 96,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 79,310 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

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

Offside headlamp image deteriorated

park brake effort only just met

Fail 11 Oct 2022 79,309 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

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

Offside headlamp image deteriorated

park brake effort only just met

Pass 2 Nov 2021 78,120 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 72,181 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2020 72,181 miles

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 67,093 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 64,004 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 64,004 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 59,513 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 52,865 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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HFZ 4552 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HFZ 4552, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HFZ 4552 registered?

HFZ 4552 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2011.

Is HFZ 4552 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFZ 4552 shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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