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C5 JKY

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

73,883 mi
Last recorded73,883 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 JKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 73,883 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 69,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 62,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

hand brake lever slow to return hand brake noisy on application

Pass 20 Jan 2023 56,130 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 50,355 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 43,392 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 36,411 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 30,341 miles

windscreen damaged in zone B of swept area

Fail 18 Jun 2018 30,250 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

windscreen damage in zone B of swept area

Pass 5 Jul 2017 23,031 miles

OSF Puncture

Pass 5 Jul 2016 15,162 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 9,905 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 4,465 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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C5 JKY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 C5 JKY, 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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What year was C5 JKY registered?

C5 JKY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2011.

Is C5 JKY safe to buy?

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