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KN11 CMY

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,503 mi
Last recorded125,503 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN11 CMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 125,503 miles
Pass 5 May 2025 112,401 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2025 112,401 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 90,685 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 84,573 miles

Nearside Rear Light Unit Damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 74,970 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 74,970 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 May 2021 67,600 miles

Offside Front Tyre side wall slightly damaged.

Pass 23 Jun 2020 60,863 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and cuts less than 25 mm deep enough to reach cords.

Park brake limit only just met. 18%. limit 16%.

Fail 23 Jun 2020 60,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and cuts less than 25 mm deep enough to reach cords.

Park brake limit only just met. 18%. limit 16%.

Pass 12 Jun 2019 55,127 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 48,287 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 46,151 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 42,600 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 38,886 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 35,012 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 35,012 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2014 29,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 CMY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KN11 CMY, 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 CMY registered?

KN11 CMY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 May 2011.

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