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KY11 ZJJ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,791 mi
Last recorded127,791 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY11 ZJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 127,791 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 127,770 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT AND BACK BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 121,770 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 121,770 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 115,982 miles

Emissions not detected.

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 115,978 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Emissions not detected.

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 109,478 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 105,578 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 98,897 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 88,499 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 78,999 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 71,573 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 64,364 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 56,710 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 48,589 miles

front fog lamp n/s/f glass slightly damaged

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 ZJJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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