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K888 JKB

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests40 (32 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,199 mi
Last recorded51,199 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK888 JKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

32 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 51,199 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2026 96,712 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear heat shield slightly loose

Fail 4 Aug 2026 96,712 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear heat shield slightly loose

Pass 26 Aug 2025 50,852 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 91,340 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside front headlamp slight damage

Fail 30 Jul 2025 91,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside front headlamp slight damage

Pass 29 Aug 2024 50,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 82,617 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 82,617 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 48,399 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 76,507 miles

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

rear tyres 2-3mm

Fail 5 Aug 2023 76,464 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

rear tyres 2-3mm

Pass 31 Aug 2022 45,663 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 45,570 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 71,164 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 42,798 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 67,349 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 67,316 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 40,311 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Aug 2020 64,086 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 36,731 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 59,871 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 31,641 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 55,377 miles

smoke emissions on upper limit

Fail 6 Aug 2018 55,335 miles

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

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

smoke emissions on upper limit

Pass 24 Aug 2017 27,103 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 53,158 miles

smoke emissions on upper limit

Pass 24 Aug 2016 22,280 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 23 Aug 2016 22,278 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Aug 2016 51,452 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 16,160 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 50,198 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 12,047 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 46,437 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 42,999 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 39,631 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres +o/s front 3mm,n/s front 4mm

Pass 12 Aug 2011 36,210 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 33,034 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 28,501 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 21,324 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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K888 JKB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K888 JKB, 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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K888 JKB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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