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KN11 YAJ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,834 mi
Last recorded154,834 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN11 YAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 154,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 154,752 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 137,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Dec 2022 124,792 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 122,182 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 119,550 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 119,208 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 116,613 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 115,229 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 113,835 miles

emission too clean

engine management light on

Pass 3 Sep 2015 113,593 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel both side rear (3.1.6b)

emission too clean

plastic cover fitted under vehicle

Fail 3 Sep 2015 113,593 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel both side rear (3.1.6b)

emission too clean

plastic cover fitted under vehicle

Fail 20 Jun 2014 113,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission to clean

Pass 20 Jun 2014 113,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission to clean

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 YAJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YAJ, 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 YAJ registered?

KN11 YAJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2011.

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