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KL08 ASH

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,456 mi
Last recorded123,456 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 ASH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 123,456 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 123,434 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 115,925 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2025 115,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2024 108,698 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 108,698 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 90,118 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 85,030 miles

Both rear tyres worn bias on inner edges

Fail 1 Jul 2022 84,895 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear tyres worn bias on inner edges

Pass 7 Jun 2021 80,867 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 78,755 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 72,508 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2018 70,048 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 66,757 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 64,202 miles

front tyres wearing on edge/s.

Pass 24 Jul 2015 52,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wet test undertaken

Pass 2 Jul 2014 37,939 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 37,938 miles

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

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

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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KL08 ASH is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KL08 ASH, 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 KL08 ASH registered?

KL08 ASH is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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The MOT history for KL08 ASH shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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