2011 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · FT60 JYK
2011 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 18 Feb 2011. Recorded mileage 155,164 miles. MOT expired on 23 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,164 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FT60 JYK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/08/2024
- 155,164 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FT60 JYK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Mercedes-Benz C (FT60 JYK) between July 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
FT60 JYK Mileage History
- 23/07/202297,326 mi
- 07/08/2023129,578 mi+32,252 mi
- 25/08/2023130,338 mi+760 mi
- 22/08/2024155,154 mi+24,816 mi
- 23/08/2024155,164 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 27,723 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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