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KM52 SSS

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

120,324 mi
Last recorded120,324 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM52 SSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 120,324 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 135,120 miles

all 4 tyres just off limits, cuts and fronts smooth on edges

chips on screen

front exhaust flexi weak!

small oil leaks

Pass 12 Sep 2024 114,927 miles

washers weak

Fail 10 Sep 2024 114,927 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 129,900 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 110,190 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 11 Aug 2023 110,190 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished, nail in tread & low on air! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front number plate damaged

Pass 30 May 2023 121,115 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 110,750 miles

all tyres on limits & cuts

small splits on antiroll bar link boots

Pass 6 May 2022 104,406 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 May 2022 104,406 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2021 103,604 miles

chips on screen

n/s/f tyre cuts

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 12 Jun 2020 92,872 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2020 95,428 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside poor (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively small lip on rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 81,561 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged on all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 82,352 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 71,585 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 71,658 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 59,862 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 59,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 55,007 miles

emissions to low to gain readings

Pass 15 Feb 2016 49,042 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 34,001 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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KM52 SSS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KM52 SSS, 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 KM52 SSS registered?

KM52 SSS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2011.

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