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JB02 LYN

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,538 mi
Last recorded78,538 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB02 LYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 78,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear parking brake cable bracket broken

noise from nearside rear inboard brake shoes

rear heat shield insecure

slight corrosion on rear sub frame and sub frame mountings

Fail 20 Nov 2025 78,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear parking brake cable bracket broken

noise from nearside rear inboard brake shoes

rear heat shield insecure

slight corrosion on rear sub frame and sub frame mountings

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 74,686 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2023 71,012 miles

nearside rear brake cable bracket snapped

Fail 29 Nov 2023 71,012 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

nearside rear brake cable bracket snapped

parking brake requirements only just met

Pass 23 Nov 2022 67,222 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear parking brake cable bracket broken

oil leak

slight corrosion on both rear coil springs

Fail 22 Nov 2022 67,221 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear parking brake cable bracket broken

oil leak

slight corrosion on both rear coil springs

Pass 30 Nov 2021 63,466 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 63,463 miles

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 58,933 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 58,933 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 52,266 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 10 May 2018 48,573 miles

Plastic undershields fitted may require further inspection

Pass 15 May 2017 44,252 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 40,149 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 35,722 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 30,064 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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JB02 LYN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JB02 LYN, 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 JB02 LYN registered?

JB02 LYN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 January 2011.

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