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KM11 LUW

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,420 mi
Last recorded105,420 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM11 LUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 105,420 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 105,383 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 99,993 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 94,897 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 89,795 miles

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

brake pipes getting corroded and undersealed in areas

Pass 17 Mar 2022 85,893 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear inner arches (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 81,813 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 81,813 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 77,936 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 77,936 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 69,585 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 57,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine trims fitted

rear tyres 3/4mm

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 17 Mar 2017 50,175 miles

deep cuts in both front tyres out walls

Fail 14 Mar 2017 50,006 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

deep cuts in both front tyres out walls

Pass 29 Feb 2016 41,043 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 32,004 miles

nail in o/s rear tyre tread

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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KM11 LUW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KM11 LUW, 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 KM11 LUW registered?

KM11 LUW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 August 2011.

Is KM11 LUW safe to buy?

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