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MK11 LYA

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,306 mi
Last recorded143,306 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK11 LYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 143,306 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 143,086 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 134,225 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2022 121,436 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 113,912 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 113,777 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 97,688 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 90,785 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 51,916 miles

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

off side door mirror cracked

Pass 16 Apr 2014 41,283 miles

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

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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MK11 LYA 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 MK11 LYA, 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

How do I check the history of MK11 LYA?

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What year was MK11 LYA registered?

MK11 LYA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 April 2011.

Is MK11 LYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK11 LYA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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