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NJ11 HSC

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,539 mi
Last recorded127,539 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2020
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ11 HSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2020 127,539 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight damage on passengers front door

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion at rear tie bar mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust back box heat shield insecure

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion at tie bar mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2020 127,539 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front slight damage on passengers front door

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion at rear tie bar mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust back box heat shield insecure

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion at tie bar mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 104,181 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 102,313 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 2 May 2019 102,293 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 May 2018 95,288 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 87,525 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 78,239 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2015 69,643 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 59,799 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 59,799 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all 4 tyres badly run off and worn

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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NJ11 HSC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NJ11 HSC, 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 NJ11 HSC registered?

NJ11 HSC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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