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KN11 VZT

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

146,604 mi
Last recorded146,604 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 146,604 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Diesel injector blowing

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 16 Aug 2024 146,558 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Diesel injector blowing

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2023 132,871 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 123,532 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 108,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake imbalance

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 102,472 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 88,434 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 88,434 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 75,605 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 62,186 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 47,333 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides wearing outer edges (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 May 2015 35,347 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 27,859 miles

advise n/s/f tyre worn on edge

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 VZT is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VZT, 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 VZT registered?

KN11 VZT is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 April 2011.

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