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HV11 ZVN

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,137 mi
Last recorded156,137 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV11 ZVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 156,137 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 148,494 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 141,785 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 133,716 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 126,393 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 126,393 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 2 Jan 2021 126,285 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 118,797 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 118,797 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 117,016 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 104,703 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 3 Apr 2017 91,614 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 79,546 miles

rear brake pads very low

Pass 1 Apr 2015 67,422 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 55,965 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 ZVN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV11 ZVN registered?

HV11 ZVN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is HV11 ZVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV11 ZVN shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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