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KR11 HVW

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,192 mi
Last recorded109,192 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR11 HVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 109,192 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil level on minimum on dipstick

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 109,190 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil level on minimum on dipstick

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 105,114 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Advise customer to have inspected soon (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Undertray fitted unable to inspect all off the brake pipes/ fuel lines

Pass 25 Nov 2022 101,925 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 101,925 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 96,168 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 89,913 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 89,780 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear parking brake effort slightly reduced

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 81,958 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 81,926 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 70,360 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jun 2017 62,061 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 53,975 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F Brake discs worn & corroded "Inside"

Fail 14 Jun 2016 53,975 miles

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

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

N/S/F & O/S/F Brake discs worn & corroded "Inside"

Pass 7 Sep 2015 47,067 miles

brake fluid level low

coolant level low

front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 20 Jun 2014 33,704 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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KR11 HVW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KR11 HVW, 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 KR11 HVW registered?

KR11 HVW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 2011.

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