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KV11 LYW

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

195,325 mi
Last recorded195,325 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV11 LYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 195,325 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 194,620 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 188,554 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2023 188,553 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2022 179,373 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 179,373 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2021 168,848 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber is missing.Advise early replacement.

Fail 15 May 2021 168,848 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber is missing.Advise early replacement.

Nearside rear hand brake cable support bracket has come away from body.

Pass 28 May 2020 162,518 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides, very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 150,479 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

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

Pass 4 May 2018 130,688 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2017 110,680 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 110,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 93,008 miles

Nearside Rear unable to test adult seat belt child seat fitted

windscreen cracked

Pass 28 May 2015 87,090 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 77,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 77,773 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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KV11 LYW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KV11 LYW, 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 KV11 LYW registered?

KV11 LYW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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