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KY11 ZJE

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

86,909 mi
Last recorded86,909 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY11 ZJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 86,909 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both side (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear brake pipe covered in grease

Pass 23 Sep 2025 85,152 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view both nearside and offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall,not noticed at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 85,152 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of two track control arms,balljoint upwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view both nearside and offside (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 83,054 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 81,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 79,261 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside and offside (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 77,266 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 75,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 73,450 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 70,513 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 59,810 miles

Front both tyres worn on edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 51,430 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 41,225 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 32,304 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 17 Feb 2014 25,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 ZJE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 ZJE, 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 ZJE registered?

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

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