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KN11 VEH

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

166,258 mi
Last recorded166,258 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 166,258 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 149,002 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2024 149,002 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 139,791 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2023 139,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 127,657 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 127,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect image kicks up to the wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 116,068 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 87,744 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall damage - 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 53,101 miles

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 25 Oct 2018 36,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 31,804 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 27,696 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Dec 2016 27,696 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords various deep cuts ( 1 deep cut nearing cords .. (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 23,293 miles

engine cover fitted

slight damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2014 17,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 14,937 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 VEH is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VEH, 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 VEH registered?

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

Is KN11 VEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN11 VEH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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