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KN11 VZB

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

94,010 mi
Last recorded94,010 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN11 VZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 94,010 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 91,302 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 90,777 miles

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

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 89,089 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 87,255 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 79,894 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 74,865 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 71,023 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 68,951 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 63,652 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 51,293 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 38,406 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 27,138 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 18,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Feb 2014 18,790 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 VZB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VZB, 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 VZB registered?

KN11 VZB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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The MOT history for KN11 VZB shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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