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CY11 CXK

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,798 mi
Last recorded125,798 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY11 CXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 125,798 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os STRONGLY ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 123,410 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 117,831 miles

exhaust heat shield loose at back box

offside front brake pipe corroding at end.

offside front tyre perishing on outer shoulder 225/40/18

Fail 24 May 2024 117,827 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust heat shield loose at back box

offside front brake pipe corroding at end.

offside front tyre perishing on outer shoulder 225/40/18

Pass 24 May 2023 111,979 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively off side and near side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively off side and near side (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 15 May 2023 111,927 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively off side and near side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively off side and near side (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 May 2022 107,707 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2022 107,675 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 99,388 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 98,039 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 88,576 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 80,208 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2018 80,207 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 71,025 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 61,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 48,988 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 37,921 miles

Cuts on inside of O/S/F tyre but cords not visible

No Emissions Detected

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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CY11 CXK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CY11 CXK, 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 CY11 CXK registered?

CY11 CXK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2011.

Is CY11 CXK safe to buy?

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