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HV11 RYP

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

65,292 mi
Last recorded65,292 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV11 RYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 65,292 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 62,489 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 58,562 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 55,129 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 50,304 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 45,006 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 42,125 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 37,116 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 32,997 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 27,680 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 23,293 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 23,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 18,694 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 16,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

all tyres starting to perish

wipers smearing

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 RYP is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HV11 RYP, 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 RYP registered?

HV11 RYP is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2011.

Is HV11 RYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV11 RYP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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