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HSO 5

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,546 mi
Last recorded43,546 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSO 5
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2026 43,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 41,535 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 38,990 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 36,883 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 34,650 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 31,889 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 47,726 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 27,656 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 24,862 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 21,116 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 18,898 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2015 15,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2014 10,969 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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HSO 5 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HSO 5, 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 HSO 5 registered?

HSO 5 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2011.

Is HSO 5 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HSO 5 shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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