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KM11 VLZ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

118,166 mi
Last recorded118,166 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM11 VLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 118,166 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 112,357 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower control arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear lamp slightly dimmer on all lamps that side

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 105,701 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 105,699 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 97,607 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 86,053 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 75,087 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 62,771 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 55,570 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 47,926 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 40,404 miles

slight wear on front tyres on edges

Pass 17 Feb 2016 32,751 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

slight uneven wear on front tyres

Pass 26 Feb 2015 25,332 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 15,765 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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KM11 VLZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KM11 VLZ, 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 VLZ registered?

KM11 VLZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 2011.

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The MOT history for KM11 VLZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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