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KN11 HYU

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

123,696 mi
Last recorded123,696 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN11 HYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 123,696 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 121,614 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 117,465 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 30 Aug 2024 117,465 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Aug 2023 113,359 miles

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 18 Aug 2022 108,390 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 103,248 miles

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

Offside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 99,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

front + rear bumper damaged

Fail 1 Sep 2020 99,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

front + rear bumper damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2019 93,229 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 89,320 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 82,749 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 71,860 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 60,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 43,573 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 HYU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HYU, 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 HYU registered?

KN11 HYU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 July 2011.

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