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KY11 LCG

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,569 mi
Last recorded106,569 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY11 LCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 106,569 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 106,541 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 101,292 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 95,425 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 89,030 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 89,030 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2021 82,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 76,990 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flex to Master, (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Foot Hand brake feels tight, Could have dust in drums, ?

Fail 29 Jul 2020 76,964 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded Flex to Master (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flex to Master, (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Foot Hand brake feels tight, Could have dust in drums, ?

Pass 29 Jul 2019 71,349 miles

Nearside Front Lipped/corroded,

Pass 2 Aug 2018 63,271 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 52,430 miles

All brake pipes corroding at the ends

Pass 1 Aug 2016 44,064 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 41,034 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2015 33,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 23,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LCG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 KY11 LCG, 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 LCG registered?

KY11 LCG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2011.

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