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KY11 TTF

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

133,622 mi
Last recorded133,622 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY11 TTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2025 133,622 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn possible adjustment mechanism (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 130,482 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front & Rear / Offside & Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine oil dip stick slight damaged

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Offside & Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Offside & Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Offside & Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering wheel has movement up and down but not excessive

Undertray fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2024 130,482 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front & Rear / Offside & Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine oil dip stick slight damaged

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Offside & Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Offside & Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Offside & Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering wheel has movement up and down but not excessive

Undertray fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2023 122,310 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 111,163 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 103,527 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 91,818 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 91,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2018 84,356 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 84,356 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 66,784 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 66,404 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 47,244 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 47,244 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working 2 x offside and 1 nearside (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 27,539 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 43,763 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2014 33,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 33,278 miles

Nearside Front 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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KY11 TTF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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