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KA57 RTA

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

130,941 mi
Last recorded130,941 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA57 RTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 130,941 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 123,635 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Feb 2024 118,435 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 117,203 miles

Exhaust flexi slightly damaged

Offside Parking brake cable bracket loose but cable not insecure

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 117,203 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Rear link on levelling sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Exhaust flexi slightly damaged

Offside Parking brake cable bracket loose but cable not insecure

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 116,152 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear axle arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise slight damage to front flexi on exhaust under vehicle

advise under-body covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2021 114,374 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Mar 2020 112,442 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 109,760 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 100,258 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 81,370 miles

engine cover&under tray fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2016 57,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wall cut which is not deep enough to reach ply-cord. Tyre also worn on outer edge.

Pass 13 Mar 2015 41,195 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 17,811 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 17,613 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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KA57 RTA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 KA57 RTA, 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 KA57 RTA registered?

KA57 RTA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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