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DU11 KGX

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

170,097 mi
Last recorded170,097 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU11 KGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 170,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears wearing low, and bald on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 170,096 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears wearing low, and bald on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 164,346 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 157,232 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 149,009 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 137,670 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread just starting to de-laminate (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 129,521 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 123,695 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 114,652 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 104,596 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 89,134 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Smoke level too low for Diesel Smoke Meter to take a reading.

Pass 18 Feb 2016 73,715 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on edges

Under trays fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2016 73,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine cover fitted

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre on 2.5mm

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2015 60,876 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 45,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2014 45,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DU11 KGX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DU11 KGX, 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 DU11 KGX registered?

DU11 KGX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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