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R11 HLA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

125,016 mi
Last recorded125,016 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 HLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 125,016 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2025 117,373 miles

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2024 111,987 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 90,583 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 85,917 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above sub-frame corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 80,501 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 75,396 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 75,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front tyre cracked in tread

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread

Offside Front tyre cracked in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracked in tread

Pass 10 Jul 2018 70,519 miles

Under trays fitted covering underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Jul 2017 65,202 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 62,096 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 51,792 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 43,146 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 36,381 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 36,378 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 34,223 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 25,560 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 25,546 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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R11 HLA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 79,363 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 R11 HLA, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R11 HLA registered?

R11 HLA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is R11 HLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R11 HLA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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