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KN11 KTU

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,792 mi
Last recorded125,792 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN11 KTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 125,792 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 116,299 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Dec 2024 116,194 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 225/35/18 o/s rear and 255/35/18 n/s rear (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 108,862 miles

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs both worn pitted/ scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 108,767 miles

Central Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs both worn pitted/ scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 102,979 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 95,384 miles

Central Lower undertray fitted to vehicle

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Nov 2021 95,384 miles

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

Central Lower undertray fitted to vehicle

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

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Nov 2020 88,802 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 27 Nov 2020 88,802 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 23 Nov 2019 83,400 miles

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

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Pass 19 Nov 2018 67,679 miles

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

can not check all items due to locations and covers and coverings etc

Pass 15 Nov 2017 54,082 miles

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Fail 15 Nov 2017 54,076 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Pass 15 Nov 2016 43,456 miles

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Pass 20 Nov 2015 33,377 miles

can not check all items due to locations etc

Pass 7 Jul 2014 17,940 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 17,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS SEVERAL CUTS TO OUTER SIDEWALL NO CORDS OR PLY EXPOSED

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 KTU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN11 KTU registered?

KN11 KTU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is KN11 KTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN11 KTU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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