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NL11 ZHU

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

143,516 mi
Last recorded143,516 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL11 ZHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 143,516 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 136,759 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

engine oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2025 136,759 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2024 125,878 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 112,811 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2023 112,713 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 100,553 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened off side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) off side front ()

near side rear tyre now 3mm tread depth limit is 1.6mm

Fail 3 Mar 2022 100,316 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded off side front (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn off side front lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened off side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) off side front ()

near side rear tyre now 3mm tread depth limit is 1.6mm

Pass 16 Mar 2021 85,950 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 84,863 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 84,863 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 77,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 76,275 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 76,275 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded near side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded off side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 73,748 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 72,567 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 69,635 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 57,325 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Feb 2014 44,864 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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NL11 ZHU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NL11 ZHU, 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 NL11 ZHU registered?

NL11 ZHU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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