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KN11 BYW

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,457 mi
Last recorded53,457 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN11 BYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 53,457 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 49,855 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 46,280 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front mirror glass broken

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 46,280 miles

Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective side lamp (4.2.1 (b))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front mirror glass broken

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 41,593 miles

Nearside Front mirror glass damage

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 37,459 miles

Nearside non obligatory mirror cracked(view of rear still visible)

Pass 4 Mar 2020 35,863 miles

FRONT WINDSCREEN HAS STONE CHIPS

Nearside Front mirrir glass has crak

Pass 6 Mar 2019 32,823 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 29,780 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 24,922 miles

4 ; tyres showing signs of adged

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 21,481 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 18,248 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 18,248 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 13,902 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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KN11 BYW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KN11 BYW, 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 KN11 BYW registered?

KN11 BYW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2011.

Is KN11 BYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN11 BYW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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