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HW61 HLR

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,163 mi
Last recorded144,163 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW61 HLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 144,163 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2025 144,163 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 132,894 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 132,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 132,892 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link lower cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 124,177 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 114,386 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 114,386 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/zr18/92y pirelle (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 100,604 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front torque arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 100,604 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front torque arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 91,818 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 91,806 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 80,886 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 80,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 66,049 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 50,761 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Sep 2016 42,226 miles

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 29,090 miles

Front Front discs

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 20,834 miles

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)

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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HW61 HLR is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HW61 HLR, 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 HW61 HLR registered?

HW61 HLR is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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