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K500 PWS

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests35 (30 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,619 mi
Last recorded126,619 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK500 PWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

30 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 126,619 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2026 193,545 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2025 123,147 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 123,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2025 189,328 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 118,605 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 114,678 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 110,357 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 186,300 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 104,616 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL upper arm inner bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES , starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 29 Jun 2021 177,646 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 99,302 miles

both front tyres has slight edge wear

Pass 30 Jun 2020 171,635 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated twisted (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 93,879 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 164,552 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 164,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn steel one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 92,948 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 154,411 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Pass 26 May 2018 88,890 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 145,622 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 27 May 2017 84,891 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 134,629 miles

tyres wearing unevenly.

Fail 3 Jun 2016 134,511 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror assembly. (1.4.A.2c)

tyres wearing unevenly.

Pass 14 May 2016 80,282 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 80,282 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 30 May 2015 125,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2015 76,134 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 118,198 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 71,500 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 110,596 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 110,596 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 105,098 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 95,354 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 80,159 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 64,597 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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K500 PWS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 K500 PWS, 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 K500 PWS registered?

K500 PWS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 July 2011.

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The MOT history for K500 PWS shows 35 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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