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KN11 VZE

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

209,173 mi
Last recorded209,173 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN11 VZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 209,173 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 194,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 177,468 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 177,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 162,829 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 160,774 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2021 151,698 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 131,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edges please keep checked (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin please keep checked or renew (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes from flexy hoses then going over sub frame corroded to max limit please keep checked or renew (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 104,732 miles

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

both front tyres bald on inner and outer edges

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Apr 2018 92,572 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 79,829 miles

Engine trays and covers fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 67,309 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 55,260 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 41,276 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 VZE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc 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 VZE, 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 VZE registered?

KN11 VZE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 April 2011.

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