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KY11 HVX

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,776 mi
Last recorded114,776 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY11 HVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 114,776 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 111,204 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 111,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 99,091 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside compoennets

Pass 9 Jan 2023 81,416 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre sidewall deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre sidewall small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 58,047 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 58,047 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 52,316 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 46,230 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 40,049 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Jun 2018 40,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 34,827 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 29,854 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 29,853 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 25,669 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 17,848 miles

n/s front tyre tread low & wearing excessively on outer edge (tracking needs checking)

o/s front 225/45/r17 tyre side wall damaged & tread wearing excessively on outer edge.

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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KY11 HVX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 KY11 HVX, 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 KY11 HVX registered?

KY11 HVX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2011.

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