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A17 YHK

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,894 mi
Last recorded107,894 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 YHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 107,894 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 107,893 miles

Central Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2024 103,110 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and across axle to offside metal pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 95,964 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 95,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall damaged. 225/40 ZR18 92Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 88,987 miles

front brake discs worn uneven

noise on osr wheel when spinning wheel

Pass 23 Feb 2021 83,805 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished and damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 79,760 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both OS and NS slightly cracked/perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both OS and NS measured at 3mm, slightly cracked in treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 79,760 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both OS and NS slightly cracked/perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both OS and NS measured at 3mm, slightly cracked in treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 67,606 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 54,014 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 53,966 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 39,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 30,843 miles

tyres are starting to seperate on the inside side wall.

Fail 1 Feb 2016 30,843 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

tyres are starting to seperate on the inside side wall.

Pass 25 Feb 2015 26,977 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 24,098 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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A17 YHK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 A17 YHK, 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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A17 YHK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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