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KY11 HXK

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,508 mi
Last recorded151,508 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY11 HXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 151,508 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion under the vehicle.

Pass 25 Jun 2026 150,687 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Under vehicle surface corrosion

Fail 25 Jun 2026 150,686 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Under vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2025 145,031 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers + shields fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2025 145,029 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers + shields fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2024 140,707 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 132,866 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 128,900 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 194,600 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 112,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 95,867 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 77,565 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 60,888 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Mar 2017 60,844 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Feb 2016 41,054 miles

Nearside front tyre has outer wall damage

Fail 16 Feb 2016 41,054 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front tyre has outer wall damage

Pass 4 Mar 2015 24,718 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a nail

Offside front tyre has outer wear and starting crack

Fail 26 Feb 2015 24,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside rear tyre has a nail

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre has outer wear and starting crack

Pass 24 Feb 2014 13,029 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage.

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 HXK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HXK, 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 HXK registered?

KY11 HXK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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