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HJ11 ZVX

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,210 mi
Last recorded91,210 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ11 ZVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 91,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 90,304 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both sides front lower and both sides front (rear)lower and bushes worn on all arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2025 83,406 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 83,404 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 78,015 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 77,091 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 73,815 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 73,815 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 66,547 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 63,702 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 56,557 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 51,924 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 45,939 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

full length under trays fitted.

Pass 15 Aug 2016 37,957 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 27,562 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2014 13,030 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 11,613 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 ZVX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 HJ11 ZVX, 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 ZVX registered?

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

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