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K5 WMT

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

80,134 mi
Last recorded80,134 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 WMT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 80,134 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear Brake Flexys (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Bald Inner and Outer Edges Close to Cords Showing Cuts outer side wall also

Offside Front Bald Inner and Outer Edges Close to cords showing

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 May 2026 80,134 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both Front Lower Control Arm Bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear Brake Flexys (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Bald Inner and Outer Edges Close to Cords Showing Cuts outer side wall also

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bald Inner and Outer Edges Close to cords showing

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 77,471 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 74,673 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 71,988 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 69,000 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 65,397 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 62,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 59,518 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 55,306 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 55,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 50,551 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 47,973 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 45,871 miles

Both front tyres have slight cuts on the outer walls

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 34,932 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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K5 WMT is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 K5 WMT, 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 K5 WMT registered?

K5 WMT is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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