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HG11 SHJ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

167,188 mi
Last recorded167,188 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG11 SHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 167,188 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front torque arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chips in front windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear prop shaft coupling splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2025 142,696 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front torque arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Distortion on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Distortion on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 117,516 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 117,504 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low n/s/f & o/s/f ----- headlamp levelling potentiometer rod disconnected on suspension (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear transverse brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. efficiency low (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 90,894 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 68,139 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 39,636 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 39,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 38,891 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 38,113 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 36,306 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 33,847 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 31,137 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 29,744 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 25,238 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 17,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 17,736 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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HG11 SHJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 HG11 SHJ, 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 HG11 SHJ registered?

HG11 SHJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 July 2011.

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