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HN61 HNR

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,203 mi
Last recorded144,203 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 HNR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 144,203 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 114,187 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 136,628 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 136,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2254517 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2254517 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 136,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2254517 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2254517 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 131,228 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 126,856 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 121,172 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 121,164 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2020 108,425 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 100,961 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 100,961 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 93,026 miles

diesel smoke test completed but did not produce a reading due to low emissions

engine covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2017 89,749 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres have slight outer wall damage

Pass 3 Oct 2016 83,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 2-3mm also large cuts and outer wall damage (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 79,601 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 62,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HN61 HNR is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 HN61 HNR, 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 HN61 HNR registered?

HN61 HNR is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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