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KP11 KVA

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,808 mi
Last recorded150,808 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP11 KVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 150,808 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 150,516 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 134,765 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 120,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 94v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 94v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2020 115,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 May 2020 115,406 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower rear most arm ball joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear most arm ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 106,611 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

cover on nearside rear lower suspension arm

front anti roll bar mountings contaminated with oil

Fail 31 May 2019 106,611 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

cover on nearside rear lower suspension arm

front anti roll bar mountings contaminated with oil

Pass 27 Mar 2018 94,977 miles

Advise nearside front tyre worn at extreme outside edge.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 84,764 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 75,933 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight wear on edges o/s/f tyre

Pass 12 May 2015 66,418 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 66,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

N/s/r tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 14 May 2014 52,863 miles

Advise left front tyre is worn on extream edges.

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 KVA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KVA, 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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KP11 KVA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 May 2011.

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