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HJ11 VGY

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,169 mi
Last recorded65,169 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ11 VGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 65,169 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 65,160 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Feb 2024 63,364 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 58,790 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 58,790 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 54,186 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 49,903 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 47,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 42,940 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 36,798 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 32,095 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 25,574 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 20,023 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 14,362 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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HJ11 VGY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HJ11 VGY, 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 HJ11 VGY registered?

HJ11 VGY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2011.

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