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KV11 YWJ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,084 mi
Last recorded145,084 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV11 YWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 145,084 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 143,620 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides,front arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 139,900 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 136,891 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 132,465 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 128,038 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 122,082 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 111,606 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 105,862 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 99,955 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 99,954 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2016 94,678 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 94,675 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 92,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 83,026 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2014 83,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 YWJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KV11 YWJ, 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 YWJ registered?

KV11 YWJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 May 2011.

Is KV11 YWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV11 YWJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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