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HY11 KWU

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,496 mi
Last recorded121,496 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY11 KWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 121,496 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe on subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Sep 2026 121,426 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe on subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 108,553 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 103,617 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 95,705 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 89,867 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 82,586 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 70,853 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 69,790 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 69,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 63,200 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 55,047 miles

Child seat fitted, unable to fully inspect seat belts.

Front & rear brake discs slightly worn.

Headlamp aim was too low, now adjusted to correct aim.

Pass 11 Apr 2016 49,213 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 40,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 30,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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HY11 KWU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HY11 KWU, 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 HY11 KWU registered?

HY11 KWU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2011.

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