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K23 AYO

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,790 mi
Last recorded90,790 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK23 AYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 90,790 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2026 90,787 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2026 74,933 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 78,042 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 63,351 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 63,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 68,298 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 57,407 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 61,693 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Jan 2023 52,286 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 58,803 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Jan 2022 47,987 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 47,987 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 55,235 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obstructing some components

Pass 28 Jan 2021 44,194 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 52,060 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jan 2020 41,212 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 48,738 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55 x 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 33,953 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 44,031 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 44,031 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2018 24,387 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 33,979 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 18,468 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 18,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer tread (4.1.D.1b)

nail in nearside front tyre

offside front tyre worn heavily on outer edge

Pass 10 Sep 2015 15,794 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (inner and outer edges bald) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 15,782 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (inner and outer edges bald) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 9,704 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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K23 AYO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 K23 AYO, 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 K23 AYO registered?

K23 AYO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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The MOT history for K23 AYO shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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