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KV11 LYX

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,806 mi
Last recorded62,806 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV11 LYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 62,806 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 62,073 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 62,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 60,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flex under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 60,874 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle application is uneven (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly deteriorated has a repair that is leaking air (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flex under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 58,609 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 56,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls / has been driven on while underinflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 56,242 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 56,241 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded behind wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and leaking ()

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 55,786 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Mar 2019 52,121 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 48,656 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED CORRODED. DRILLED AND VENTED DISCS FITTED (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 48,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN TREAD. SIZE 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN TREAD. SIZE 225/35/18 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4 MM TREAD. SIZE 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED CORRODED. DRILLED AND VENTED DISCS FITTED (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 39,654 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 33,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 26,811 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres cracking and worn on edges

wipers smearing

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 LYX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel 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 LYX, 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 LYX registered?

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

Is KV11 LYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV11 LYX 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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