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KS11 OJU

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,308 mi
Last recorded135,308 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS11 OJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 135,308 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 217,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 124,411 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nsf drop link gaitor perished

osf drop link gaitor perished

Fail 29 Oct 2024 124,411 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nsf drop link gaitor perished

osf drop link gaitor perished

Pass 17 Oct 2023 114,076 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Fuel tank mounting bracket slightly corroded.

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 104,446 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Pendant ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall damage - no cords or ply exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 104,446 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded At flexi union in wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At flexi union (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Pendant ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall damage - no cords or ply exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 94,249 miles

Items hanging from central rear view mirror partially blocking drivers view

Parking brake efficiency low. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair - 17%

Fail 22 Oct 2021 94,249 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Items hanging from central rear view mirror partially blocking drivers view

Parking brake efficiency low. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair - 17%

Pass 22 Oct 2020 85,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on the outer edge and has outer sidewall damage. 2017. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on the outer edge and has light outer sidewall damage. 2016. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 80,136 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 72,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has light outer sidewall damage.

Pass 28 Sep 2017 64,513 miles

Front Front windscreen has light stone chip damage in the swept area.

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth on the inner and outer edges. also has sidewall damage.

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth on the outer edge, Inner edge worn deep.

Pass 8 Oct 2016 55,965 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 47,510 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 34,702 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside front tyre perishing across tread section

Offside front tyre wearing on boyh outer edges

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 OJU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS11 OJU registered?

KS11 OJU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 August 2011.

Is KS11 OJU safe to buy?

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