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JA54 VYS

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

201,005 mi
Last recorded201,005 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA54 VYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 201,005 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 200,992 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 187,394 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2025 187,358 miles

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted, obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 1 Feb 2024 172,653 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 172,551 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 158,740 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 150,033 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 140,518 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 134,678 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 131,878 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 126,120 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 121,447 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 119,377 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 111,034 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 87,535 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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JA54 VYS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 JA54 VYS, 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 JA54 VYS registered?

JA54 VYS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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