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KY11 LAO

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,275 mi
Last recorded132,275 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY11 LAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 132,275 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 125,383 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 125,225 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 116,179 miles
Pass 14 May 2023 104,934 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 95,967 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 95,539 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 89,415 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 76,799 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 76,602 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 64,550 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 64,488 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 50,147 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 31,844 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 22,083 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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KY11 LAO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LAO, 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

How do I check the history of KY11 LAO?

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What year was KY11 LAO registered?

KY11 LAO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 2011.

Is KY11 LAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY11 LAO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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