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KN11 JBE

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,158 mi
Last recorded157,158 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN11 JBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 157,158 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 157,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 136,305 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 123,665 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 116,128 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 113,858 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 91,572 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 83,119 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 73,290 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 64,420 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 64,420 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 57,444 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 53,427 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 48,494 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 JBE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 JBE, 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 JBE registered?

KN11 JBE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 July 2011.

Is KN11 JBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN11 JBE 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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