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HK11 VTN

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,990 mi
Last recorded140,990 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK11 VTN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 140,990 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 131,581 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 131,567 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 124,395 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both torque arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 116,474 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 94,407 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted to vehicle

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 16 Jan 2018 75,657 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

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)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 75,657 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 53,927 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)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 30,139 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 29,258 miles

all four tyres worn low on inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Jul 2014 23,961 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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HK11 VTN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HK11 VTN, 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 HK11 VTN registered?

HK11 VTN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 July 2011.

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