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B111 YKX

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

61,104 mi
Last recorded61,104 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB111 YKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 61,104 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 61,100 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

trays and covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2025 124,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 56,391 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 108,916 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms inner bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Fail 4 Oct 2024 108,916 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms inner bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 5 Jun 2024 48,159 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 41,891 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 107,194 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 107,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords near limits as well on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to test wheel rear wheel bear due to bind (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also near limits on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres near limits on center tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2022 34,018 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 103,586 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 103,586 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam H7 fitted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 26,319 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 98,582 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 98,561 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 22,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2019 88,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40r17 continental (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 88,036 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40r17 continental (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 79,086 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 79,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/r17 continental (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Running low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 69,705 miles

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 21 Jun 2017 69,704 miles

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

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

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jul 2016 61,065 miles

Both front tyres perishing and worn on outer edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 52,544 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 50,824 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 42,034 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 33,251 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 23,591 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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B111 YKX is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 45,611 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 B111 YKX, 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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B111 YKX is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2017.

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