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L205 KJM

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,045 mi
Last recorded66,045 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL205 KJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 66,045 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 66,038 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 59,790 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 59,784 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault LIGHT ON (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark PLUS MESSAGE ON DASH (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction LIGHT ON (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel PEDAL IS SPONGY (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel PEDAL IS SPONGY (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2019 53,247 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 44,992 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 37,814 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 27,494 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 18,390 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 16,258 miles

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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L205 KJM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L205 KJM, 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 L205 KJM registered?

L205 KJM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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