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J1 KCG

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

177,151 mi
Last recorded177,151 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 KCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 177,151 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 174,891 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 172,782 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 169,002 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 164,526 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2021 160,173 miles

Handbrake only just passed the test

Fail 18 Jun 2021 160,173 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Handbrake only just passed the test

Pass 17 Jun 2020 155,673 miles

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))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 155,454 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 142,221 miles

Offside Rear ADVISE HAND BRAKE CABLE GUIDE INSECURE

Fail 25 Jun 2019 141,640 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ACROSS THE REAR AXLE TO BRAKE FLEXI HOESES (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear ADVISE HAND BRAKE CABLE GUIDE INSECURE

Pass 6 Jul 2018 120,465 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 100,463 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

eml on

Fail 24 Jul 2017 100,463 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases under bonnet (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tears around sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

eml on

Pass 15 Aug 2016 88,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

e c u light on

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 73,652 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2014 57,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Feb 2014 57,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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J1 KCG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 J1 KCG, 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 J1 KCG registered?

J1 KCG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2011.

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