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KP11 JHU

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,008 mi
Last recorded152,008 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 152,008 miles

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under body brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 152,008 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under body brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 136,647 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 136,604 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met (18%)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 124,045 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 112,330 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 104,080 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 104,076 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right lens stuck to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 94,268 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 83,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 69,720 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 59,310 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 42,038 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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KP11 JHU 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 76.9%.

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 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 JHU, 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 JHU registered?

KP11 JHU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 May 2011.

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