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KY11 VNC

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,822 mi
Last recorded172,822 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY11 VNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 172,822 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2026 166,899 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Jan 2026 166,899 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2025 155,703 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 144,696 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 144,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 131,605 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 131,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close tro cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 122,561 miles

General suspension bushes deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 115,379 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 96,313 miles

Both rear springs corroded.

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components.

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

Offside rear tyre worn and misshapen on the edges.

Rear brake discs worn and pitted.

Fail 26 Nov 2018 96,313 miles

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

Both rear springs corroded.

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

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

Rear brake discs worn and pitted.

Pass 27 Nov 2017 84,982 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Under trays fitted covering testable items.

Pass 22 Nov 2016 72,421 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 58,859 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 58,859 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 57,207 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014
Pass 28 Mar 2014 42,544 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 42,544 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 VNC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VNC, 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 VNC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2011.

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