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HFZ 8459

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,362 mi
Last recorded105,362 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFZ 8459
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 105,362 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 84,018 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 63,396 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 61,352 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 61,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 58,888 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 58,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 54,495 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 49,173 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 46,155 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 46,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 42,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 38,675 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 36,484 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 33,949 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 8459 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 8459, 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 8459 registered?

HFZ 8459 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 October 2011.

Is HFZ 8459 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFZ 8459 shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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