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GF11 KNZ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

153,107 mi
Last recorded153,107 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF11 KNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 153,107 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 153,107 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 135,265 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 135,265 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 120,957 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 120,957 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 106,155 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre wearing smooth on outer edge

Offside Front tyre has slight damage to the outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management warning lamp indicates a fault

Fail 28 Jun 2017 106,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/18 conti (4.1.E.1)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre wearing smooth on outer edge

Offside Front tyre has slight damage to the outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 29 Jun 2016 93,119 miles

Offside Front Tyre has slight kerb damage to outer wall

front and rear brake discs pitted & corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2016 93,119 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has slight kerb damage to outer wall

front and rear brake discs pitted & corroded

Pass 27 May 2015 76,729 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 76,729 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 58,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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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GF11 KNZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 GF11 KNZ, 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 GF11 KNZ registered?

GF11 KNZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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