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HV11 XOC

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,132 mi
Last recorded122,132 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV11 XOC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 122,132 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front + rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 121,254 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 121,104 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 114,025 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 114,025 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 108,808 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 108,808 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 101,567 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 101,567 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 93,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play load wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play load wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 May 2019 81,874 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 65,125 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2017 51,284 miles

front tyres wearing on edges and age cracking

Pass 9 Apr 2016 33,777 miles

Age cracking and deep cuts to offside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 27,867 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 22,008 miles

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 XOC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XOC, 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 XOC registered?

HV11 XOC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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