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R14 HCA

2011 Mercedes C250

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,501 mi
Last recorded152,501 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes C25075,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 HCA
MakeMercedes
ModelC250
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 152,501 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 152,500 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 143,353 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 135,506 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 124,243 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 112,747 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 105,892 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 95,139 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 95,139 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 83,376 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 76,561 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 67,823 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 61,829 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 49,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant low

engine light on

Fail 2 May 2014 49,422 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant low

engine light on

How Reliable is the Mercedes C250?

Based on 1,474 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
7,303
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Headlamp aim too low 11
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R14 HCA is a 2011 Mercedes C250 in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes C250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 75,042 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 C250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R14 HCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes C250 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 15 years old, this Mercedes C250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R14 HCA is a 2011 Mercedes C250, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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