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KR11 OYB

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,233 mi
Last recorded148,233 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR11 OYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 148,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (STRONG ADVISE) Front/secondary arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 148,232 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 139,666 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall multiple splits ,Also 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 139,666 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre pipe clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall multiple splits ,Also 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 132,870 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2024 132,833 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 128,041 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 128,031 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction On (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 Pipes next to each other (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 123,204 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 119,969 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 117,072 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 117,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 113,772 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 105,222 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 97,778 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 11 Nov 2016 81,049 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 51,577 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 30,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OYB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OYB, 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 OYB registered?

KR11 OYB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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