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KN11 LUY

2011 Mercedes C250

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,310 mi
Last recorded106,310 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes C25075,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN11 LUY
MakeMercedes
ModelC250
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 106,310 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 106,310 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2026 106,302 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 105,965 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play Both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 105,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 96,685 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both fronts ()

Fail 15 Apr 2024 96,683 miles

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both fronts ()

Pass 10 Dec 2022 83,506 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 83,506 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Dec 2021 73,557 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 73,482 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate incorrect front and rear incorrect spacing (0.1 (c))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rears 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 68,297 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 63,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 60,607 miles

Exhaust centre pipe joint bracket cracked. no leaks of exhaust gases

Nearside rear tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2017 57,594 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 54,444 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 50,967 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 46,859 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 34,803 miles

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mercedes C250?

Based on 1,474 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
7,303
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Headlamp aim too low 11
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KN11 LUY is a 2011 Mercedes C250 in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes C250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 75,042 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 C250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN11 LUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes C250 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 15 years old, this Mercedes C250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KN11 LUY registered?

KN11 LUY is a 2011 Mercedes C250, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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