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KY11 ZPV

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,917 mi
Last recorded105,917 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 105,917 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 96,894 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 96,893 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2022 96,342 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 95,554 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 93,619 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2019 91,176 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 89,329 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted the vehicle

Fail 20 Mar 2018 89,329 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and heavily deteriorated and scrubbed on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted the vehicle

Pass 3 Apr 2017 87,772 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 76,699 miles

Manufactures covers fitted at time of test

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 76,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 59,406 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 41,688 miles

front wipers smear

Fail 12 Mar 2014 41,688 miles

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

front wipers smear

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 ZPV 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 73.3%.

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 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 ZPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY11 ZPV registered?

KY11 ZPV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2011.

Is KY11 ZPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY11 ZPV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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