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KN11 FXZ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,200 mi
Last recorded155,200 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN11 FXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 155,200 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some corrosion at holding clips (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 155,194 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some corrosion at holding clips (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 138,801 miles

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

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))

oil leak

parking brake only just meets requirements

Fail 22 Jan 2025 138,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 138,574 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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 inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 127,507 miles

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

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

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

Rear TAILGATE DAMAGE

Pass 28 Nov 2022 110,799 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 93,900 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 78,759 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 70,682 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 70,682 miles

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

Offside Front headlamp bulb dim

Pass 10 Oct 2018 68,896 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 60,256 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 60,256 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 49,568 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 39,439 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 38,595 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

offside top windsceen cracked

Pass 1 May 2015 38,595 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside top windsceen cracked

Fail 21 Mar 2014 27,164 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 27,164 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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 FXZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FXZ, 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 FXZ registered?

KN11 FXZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2011.

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