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LY11 YLB

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,203 mi
Last recorded143,203 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY11 YLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 143,203 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 136,198 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2024 131,030 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023
Fail 15 Mar 2023 123,063 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 116,698 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 116,572 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 114,171 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 110,967 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 102,976 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 102,976 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 92,019 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 78,252 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 67,377 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 67,377 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 59,485 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 59,485 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 YLB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YLB, 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 YLB registered?

LY11 YLB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2011.

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The MOT history for LY11 YLB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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