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K40 ALP

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,658 mi
Last recorded127,658 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 ALP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 127,658 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 127,658 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative insecure (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 125,001 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 124,938 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 121,918 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 119,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 112,962 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 103,367 miles

Offside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 98,090 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 87,897 miles

sidewall of n/s/f tyre slightly damaged

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 28 Mar 2018 82,198 miles

both front tyres getting low on shoulders

Fail 28 Mar 2018 82,198 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres getting low on shoulders

Pass 9 Mar 2017 72,287 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 61,204 miles

front pads and discs worn

Pass 5 Mar 2015 51,240 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 38,805 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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K40 ALP is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,987cc 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 K40 ALP, 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 K40 ALP registered?

K40 ALP is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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The MOT history for K40 ALP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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