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HJ61 UJT

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,094 mi
Last recorded146,094 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 UJT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 146,094 miles

both front brake pipes are corroded

slight fluctuation from front and rear brakes

Fail 11 Aug 2026 146,074 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative nearside rear head lamp levelling device on suspension is damage and detached (4.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside front (rear arm bottom ball joint worn) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front and both rear brake pipes are corroded

brake fluid level is low

slight fluctuation from front and rear brakes

Pass 15 Aug 2025 138,534 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 225 35 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 138,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255 35 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 225 35 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 132,525 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 126,275 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 120,039 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit and has cuts

Offside Rear tyre has cuts

Fail 25 Aug 2022 120,020 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit and has cuts

Offside Rear tyre has cuts

Pass 25 Aug 2021 111,006 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 103,772 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 103,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre low inside edge

Offside Front tyre low inside edge

Offside Rear tyre low inside edge

Pass 19 Aug 2019 95,580 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 88,008 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts on inner sidewall and low on edges

Offside Front tyre low on edges

auxiliary belt deterated

Pass 30 Aug 2017 80,927 miles

chip in front window Zone B

Pass 24 Aug 2016 71,838 miles

Front and rear brake pads starting to get low.

Pass 18 Aug 2015 61,147 miles

Advise all tyres wearing on extreme edges.

Advise front brake pads approx. 70% worn and discs worn also.

Pass 20 Aug 2014 49,528 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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HJ61 UJT is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel 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 HJ61 UJT, 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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HJ61 UJT is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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