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KN11 PVW

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

123,851 mi
Last recorded123,851 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 123,851 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 119,870 miles

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

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

offside rear handbrake efforts weak

Pass 4 Apr 2024 115,741 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear handbrake efforts weak

Pass 30 Mar 2023 110,403 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 106,290 miles

offside rear handbrake efforts weak

Pass 30 Mar 2021 102,130 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 99,190 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 94,579 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 90,240 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 84,578 miles

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2017 84,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2016 78,753 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 71,199 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 65,506 miles

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 PVW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 PVW, 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 PVW registered?

KN11 PVW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2011.

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The MOT history for KN11 PVW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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