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AK11 KTV

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,893 mi
Last recorded84,893 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 KTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 84,893 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2026 84,886 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 70,615 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 63,414 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 54,142 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 54,141 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel arch to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 53,577 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 53,577 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp rotten on joint & exhaust insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 51,949 miles

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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 49,523 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 48,678 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to NSR (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 45,657 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and fading (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 49,116 miles

Rear tyres getting low

Pass 15 Mar 2017 36,353 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 30,946 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 25,523 miles

off side front tyre deep cuts

rear number plate deteriorated

wipres worn

Fail 23 Mar 2015 25,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

near side front tyre has cuts

near side front tyre side wall damdge

off side front tyre deep cuts

rear number plate deteriorated

wipres worn

Pass 7 Mar 2014 19,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear tyre has deep cuts in it with stone in them

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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AK11 KTV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AK11 KTV, 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 AK11 KTV registered?

AK11 KTV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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