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LY11 JPJ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,904 mi
Last recorded97,904 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY11 JPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 97,904 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 91,805 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Aug 2024 83,631 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 83,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 74,859 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 74,858 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 71,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 67,434 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 67,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 62,844 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 57,149 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 53,633 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 46,345 miles

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

WINDSCREEN STONE CHIPPED.

Pass 11 Mar 2016 67,974 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY LIPPED

WINDSCREEN STONE CHIPPED

Fail 11 Mar 2016 67,974 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY LIPPED

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

WINDSCREEN STONE CHIPPED

Pass 5 Mar 2015 37,536 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 29,668 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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LY11 JPJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LY11 JPJ, 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 LY11 JPJ registered?

LY11 JPJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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