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KN11 VPX

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

59,443 mi
Last recorded59,443 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN11 VPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 59,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 58,895 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 58,172 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear rear sub frame corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2023 57,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm, worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake pipe starting to corrode in clip

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm,worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 57,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3mm, bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm, worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake pipe starting to corrode in clip

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm,worn on edges (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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 55,937 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above central subframe near differential in clip see yellow mark (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near ns undertray see yellow mark. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint pointing up camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 54,524 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 52,359 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 52,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested NSR leveling device snapped (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested OSR leveling device snapped (4.1.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 48,726 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 48,726 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively upon up sweep (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively upon up sweep (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire Diesel return Pipe leaking more when driving than idling smell of diesel entering passengers area edvidence of leak on Undertrays (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn, Lipped, pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded, Pads not using all of the disc surface a 5mm band around the outer circumference of the disc has been formed (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn, Lipped, pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded, Pads not using all of the disc surface a 5mm band around the outer circumference of the disc has been formed (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 44,756 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 41,077 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 36,942 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 36,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn close to cords on very inner edge.

Pass 17 Feb 2015 30,367 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 24,071 miles

o/s/r tyre low on inside edge ,tread 2.5mm in places

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 VPX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 VPX, 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 VPX registered?

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

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The MOT history for KN11 VPX 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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