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HV11 LTU

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,730 mi
Last recorded112,730 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV11 LTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 112,730 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under trays damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both o/s arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 104,337 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both o/s arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 104,306 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes at n/s rear under tray area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes before flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive front under tray area damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both o/s arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 101,707 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Cracking & Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 100,431 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has slight wear to the outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 97,870 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 94,772 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2020 94,646 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 90,959 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 77,085 miles

windscreen cracked at bottom of screen

Fail 28 Mar 2018 77,085 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

windscreen cracked at bottom of screen

Pass 15 Mar 2017 64,586 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Fail 15 Mar 2017 64,586 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 60,465 miles

Child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Injector leaking

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)

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

Slight smear from front wipers

Small chips in windscreen

Fail 23 Mar 2016 60,465 miles

Child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Injector leaking

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

Offside Front Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Slight smear from front wipers

Small chips in windscreen

Pass 26 Mar 2015 48,871 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 35,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2014 35,259 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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HV11 LTU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HV11 LTU, 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 HV11 LTU registered?

HV11 LTU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2011.

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