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KN11 OTJ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,636 mi
Last recorded144,636 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN11 OTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 144,636 miles

Nearside Rear Park brake cable mount defective

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 135,265 miles

Central Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective CENTRAL CLAMP CRACKED (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 135,260 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components LOWER ARM FOULING SHOCK ABSORBER IN LOCK (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components LOWER ARM FOULING SHOCK ABSORBER IN LOCK (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective CENTRAL CLAMP CRACKED (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 135,135 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn forward (where marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn forward (where marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on outer shoulder through to secondary rubber (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 124,883 miles

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 8 Aug 2022 124,841 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Aug 2021 115,537 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 104,480 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back towards rear (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Sep 2019 94,316 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 94,316 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 93,794 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from N/S/R across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60 R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60 R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres bald on outer edges 195/60 R16. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 80,210 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 62,556 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 46,184 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 29,988 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 19,227 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 OTJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OTJ, 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 OTJ registered?

KN11 OTJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 April 2011.

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