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FT60 JYK

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

155,164 mi
Last recorded155,164 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT60 JYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 155,164 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/f, o/s/r all corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil covering undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust centre clamp fractured/broken

exhaust pipe centre flexi joint deteriorated

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2024 155,154 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/f, o/s/r all corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil covering undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust centre clamp fractured/broken

exhaust pipe centre flexi joint deteriorated

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2023 130,338 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 129,578 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 97,326 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 97,323 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 90,120 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 81,671 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 81,671 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 75,905 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 71,050 miles

rear discs slightly worn/lipped

small chips in windscreen

Fail 7 Aug 2018 71,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear discs slightly worn/lipped

small chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Nov 2016 70,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 14 Apr 2016 66,391 miles

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

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

eml on

Pass 27 Jan 2015 52,993 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 52,993 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 40,867 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2014 40,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FT60 JYK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FT60 JYK, 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 FT60 JYK registered?

FT60 JYK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 February 2011.

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