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HJ61 XTW

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,798 mi
Last recorded134,798 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 XTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 134,798 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 133,797 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Offside rear (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside rear parking brake low effort

Pass 16 Jul 2025 131,119 miles

Low effort from the offside rear parking brake

Pass 20 Jul 2024 125,804 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 120,538 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2023 120,500 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Under trays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2022 116,162 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 116,162 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 110,862 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 110,836 miles

Service brake excessively binding Nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2020 107,826 miles

Offside front tyres low on tread

Pass 13 Sep 2019 98,481 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 98,240 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 91,876 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is void of tread on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2017 84,198 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 73,530 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 62,749 miles

n/s/f tyre is void of tread on inside

Fail 25 Sep 2015 62,726 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre is void of tread on inside

Pass 25 Sep 2014 51,703 miles

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

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

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 XTW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 XTW, 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 HJ61 XTW registered?

HJ61 XTW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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The MOT history for HJ61 XTW shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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