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KS11 DBO

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,312 mi
Last recorded89,312 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS11 DBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 89,312 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2026 89,312 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2025 86,547 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 82,565 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 82,564 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 76,033 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 70,690 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front most bushes are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 64,792 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front most arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 64,792 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n.s.f (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coolant leak

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front most arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 61,791 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front most bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perished on inner sidewall slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 57,140 miles

Covers and under trays fitted to this vehicle preventing the full inspection of some components.

Fail 23 Sep 2019 57,140 miles

Covers and under trays fitted to this vehicle preventing the full inspection of some components.

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 47,643 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2017 35,837 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 30,290 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 23,595 miles

Both rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 23 Jun 2014 17,061 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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KS11 DBO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KS11 DBO, 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 KS11 DBO registered?

KS11 DBO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 July 2011.

Is KS11 DBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS11 DBO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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