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HG11 XRU

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

87,830 mi
Last recorded87,830 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG11 XRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 87,830 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 87,830 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 81,881 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 72,400 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 69,999 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 67,453 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 63,786 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2020 62,254 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 58,659 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 54,646 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 48,932 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 42,634 miles

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

Offside front tyre has 3mm of tread left

Pass 29 Jun 2015 36,959 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 31,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall but not exposing cord.

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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HG11 XRU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 XRU, 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 HG11 XRU registered?

HG11 XRU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 July 2011.

Is HG11 XRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG11 XRU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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