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N8 HDG

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,178 mi
Last recorded144,178 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 HDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 144,178 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 138,974 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 128,301 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexy starting to get in poor condition

Pass 3 Aug 2023 114,626 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 114,621 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2022 103,936 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 103,934 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 93,874 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 93,873 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2020 86,761 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 86,759 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ring clamp split broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 79,195 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 71,498 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded in parts and coated (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2017 59,981 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit in parts (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in parts (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 47,958 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jun 2016 47,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2015 31,945 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 23,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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N8 HDG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 N8 HDG, 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 N8 HDG registered?

N8 HDG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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