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HG60 VUJ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

61,109 mi
Last recorded61,109 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG60 VUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 61,109 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 60,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 55,086 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 49,717 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 49,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 43,555 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 41,212 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 38,813 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 37,804 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 33,115 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 29,343 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 29,343 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 27,030 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 26,812 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 23,183 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 19,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside headlamp bulb vibrates with engine running

Pass 12 Dec 2013 15,087 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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HG60 VUJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HG60 VUJ, 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 HG60 VUJ registered?

HG60 VUJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2011.

Is HG60 VUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG60 VUJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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