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KR04 LWR

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,746 mi
Last recorded127,746 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR04 LWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 127,746 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2025 110,166 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Fail 26 Sep 2025 110,166 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 29 Aug 2024 95,461 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 86,711 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 75,765 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 75,764 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 62,631 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 53,666 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 53,455 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 53,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 48,719 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 42,992 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 37,095 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm left (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm left (4.1.E.1)

tyre size: 255/35R1894Y

undercover trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 2 Nov 2015 29,266 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 21,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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KR04 LWR is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KR04 LWR, 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 KR04 LWR registered?

KR04 LWR is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2011.

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