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K20 PKL

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,967 mi
Last recorded156,967 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK20 PKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 156,967 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 150,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 141,928 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 141,843 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working mirror led (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 134,643 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 126,122 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 119,449 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 113,017 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 101,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 101,209 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 88,768 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 88,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 68,977 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 56,431 miles

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

Nearside Front advise tyre wall damage outer edge

Pass 13 Nov 2014 45,159 miles

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

nearside front and nearside rear tyres have damage to outer wall

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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K20 PKL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K20 PKL, 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 K20 PKL registered?

K20 PKL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 November 2011.

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