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HN11 EXG

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

224,543 mi
Last recorded224,543 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN11 EXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 224,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm, marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 215,647 miles

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

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

brake pipes corroded

Fail 23 May 2025 215,647 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2024 128,713 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 128,713 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 122,699 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 122,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 113,005 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 113,005 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 105,064 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 105,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 98,477 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 91,558 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 84,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front of the 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 84,025 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front of the 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 76,921 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 69,231 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 69,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 64,758 miles

Both rear tyres are on 3mm wearing thin

Pass 1 Jul 2014 59,662 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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HN11 EXG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HN11 EXG, 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 HN11 EXG registered?

HN11 EXG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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