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KN09 GAR

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,526 mi
Last recorded94,526 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 GAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 94,526 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2026 94,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 91,895 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 86,896 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 78,736 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 72,579 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 65,055 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 59,062 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 53,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 19 Aug 2019 52,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 18 Aug 2018 45,285 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2018 45,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 36,493 miles

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jul 2016 26,585 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the shoulders

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Nearside rear tyre is wearing on inner shoulder

Offside rear tyre has nail on inner shoulder

Rear brake discs are slightly worn and lipped

Pass 4 Aug 2015 17,513 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 12,924 miles

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

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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KN09 GAR is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KN09 GAR, 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 KN09 GAR registered?

KN09 GAR is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 August 2011.

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