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M8 JHU

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,771 mi
Last recorded90,771 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 JHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 90,771 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 86,295 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 81,086 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 81,086 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 75,134 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 69,388 miles

Both front drop link boots perishing

Pass 26 Oct 2020 65,637 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 61,985 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 54,464 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 20 Nov 2017 46,291 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 38,365 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 30,451 miles

Child seat fitted at N/S/R

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 30,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted at N/S/R

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 19,511 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 19,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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M8 JHU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,987cc 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 M8 JHU, 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 M8 JHU registered?

M8 JHU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2011.

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