2011 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · HN11 HHK
2011 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2011. Recorded mileage 124,755 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,755 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HN11 HHK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 124,755 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HN11 HHK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Mercedes-Benz C (HN11 HHK) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
HN11 HHK Mileage History
- 16/01/2023112,186 mi
- 18/01/2024116,698 mi+4,512 mi
- 10/01/2025120,547 mi+3,849 mi
- 28/01/2026124,755 mi+4,208 mi
- 29/01/2026124,755 mi
Average of roughly 4,140 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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