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KP11 HJV

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

185,857 mi
Last recorded185,857 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP11 HJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 185,857 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 185,819 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 178,678 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 178,563 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 169,696 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 169,696 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 159,849 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 159,753 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 147,290 miles

Centre exhaust clamp cracked

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 137,539 miles

Windscreen cracked,but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 23 Nov 2020 137,503 miles

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

Windscreen cracked,but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 31 May 2019 126,886 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 126,360 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2018 116,547 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2018 116,503 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Two chips in screen

Pass 25 Apr 2017 100,539 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ONLY JUST 1.6mm(measured) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 80,690 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 80,690 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 61,261 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 61,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 42,733 miles

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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KP11 HJV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KP11 HJV, 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 KP11 HJV registered?

KP11 HJV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 May 2011.

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