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HY11 LBA

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

214,341 mi
Last recorded214,341 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY11 LBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 214,341 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 205,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 200,024 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 191,872 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 178,949 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 178,949 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 159,249 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 144,738 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 126,764 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 30 Apr 2018 109,079 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Oil leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 98,093 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 82,649 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Ball joint has slight play X2 INNER STEERING JOINTS (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 66,290 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 55,567 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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HY11 LBA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 HY11 LBA, 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 HY11 LBA registered?

HY11 LBA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2011.

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The MOT history for HY11 LBA 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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