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K29 ERS

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,827 mi
Last recorded134,827 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK29 ERS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 134,827 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 134,827 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 129,049 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 129,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 123,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 110,520 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides, lowers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 101,477 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 92,538 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 92,509 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamp broken (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 83,294 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 71,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Nov 2014 70,986 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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K29 ERS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K29 ERS, 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 K29 ERS registered?

K29 ERS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2011.

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The MOT history for K29 ERS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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