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HN11 FNV

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

232,177 mi
Last recorded232,177 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN11 FNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 232,177 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 212,502 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 212,502 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 196,909 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 182,527 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 176,708 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 157,609 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 157,609 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 131,992 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 117,382 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 100,086 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 80,751 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall worn

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on outer shoulder

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner and outer shoulders

Fail 26 Apr 2016 80,751 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall worn

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on outer shoulder

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner and outer shoulders

Pass 29 Apr 2015 65,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 43,054 miles

Offside front wing mirror cover slightly damaged

Various small chips in windscreen

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 FNV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FNV, 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 HN11 FNV registered?

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

Is HN11 FNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN11 FNV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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