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KV11 LYP

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,184 mi
Last recorded56,184 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV11 LYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 56,184 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2025 52,823 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 48,233 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 48,206 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 43,215 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 39,583 miles

both front tyres outer side walls scuffed

o/side rear tyre outer side wall scuffed also nail in tread

Pass 28 Nov 2020 36,149 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 33,322 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall cuts/scuffs

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front sidewalls/scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 29,422 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Nov 2018 29,422 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Nov 2018 29,419 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 26,089 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 21,248 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre:- damage and cracking to outer sidewall.

Offside front tyre:- damage to outer sidewall.

Offside rear tyre:- damage to outer sidewall.

Fail 29 Sep 2016 21,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre:- damage and cracking to outer sidewall.

Offside front tyre:- damage to outer sidewall.

Offside rear tyre:- damage to outer sidewall.

Pass 18 Aug 2015 17,123 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 12,639 miles

near side front and near side rear tyres outer side walls cuts

off side rear child seat fitted cannot fully check seat belt

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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KV11 LYP is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KV11 LYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV11 LYP registered?

KV11 LYP is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 April 2011.

Is KV11 LYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV11 LYP shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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