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DU11 KHC

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,021 mi
Last recorded119,021 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU11 KHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2026 119,021 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 178,066 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 167,275 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 167,275 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator all round (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 161,081 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 148,056 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 89,800 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 89,800 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Numerous cracks old tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Numerous cracks old tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Numerous cracks old tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 87,143 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 87,143 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 81,072 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 4 Apr 2017 74,469 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 74,407 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 66,945 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 59,841 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 52,834 miles

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 KHC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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