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K29 ELX

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests35 (27 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate77.1%

Mileage

133,020 mi
Last recorded133,020 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK29 ELX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

27 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 133,020 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 133,020 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2025 163,482 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 127,314 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 159,012 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 121,359 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2024 121,359 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2024 121,310 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength stabilizer mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe stabilizer mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive close to fail (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 154,305 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 113,574 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 151,997 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 104,425 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 148,242 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 97,915 miles

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

underside of vehicle covered not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Aug 2020 144,480 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 89,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 133,901 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 133,901 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 78,755 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 78,754 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 129,004 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 129,004 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 63,636 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 121,589 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 47,874 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 119,326 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 31,168 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 116,729 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 20,771 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 20,771 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 110,417 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 100,827 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 90,609 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 90,609 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 84,101 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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K29 ELX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.1%.

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 K29 ELX, 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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K29 ELX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 2011.

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