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HJ11 XOW

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,134 mi
Last recorded106,134 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ11 XOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 106,134 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 106,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 103,951 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 100,858 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 100,858 miles

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely BOTH SIDES (1.3.1 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 97,347 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 93,306 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 89,304 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 86,130 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 82,431 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 77,313 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 73,038 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 73,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 65,123 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 47,556 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 34,174 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 XOW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XOW, 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 XOW registered?

HJ11 XOW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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