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L28 KJT

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,810 mi
Last recorded131,810 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL28 KJT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 131,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 116,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 116,605 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 99,809 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak at engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 99,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension arm ball joint gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak at engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 89,222 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 89,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 85,609 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 77,913 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 72,252 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2020 72,252 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2020 72,193 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 67,432 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 61,758 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 53,964 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 46,895 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 35,481 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 26,511 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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L28 KJT is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 L28 KJT, 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 L28 KJT registered?

L28 KJT is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 April 2011.

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