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KS11 TLO

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,195 mi
Last recorded118,195 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 118,195 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 118,193 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 112,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center clamp loose/split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower rear arm, Ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower forward arm, Ball joint play and boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 108,137 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track-control arm balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 102,646 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion to front brake discs

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 102,646 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion to front brake discs

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 99,272 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 93,486 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 86,162 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 75,583 miles

Under covers fitted.

Pass 20 Jul 2017 63,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under covers fitted.

Pass 21 Jul 2016 51,870 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 27 Jul 2015 42,960 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 27 Jul 2015 42,960 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 14 Jul 2014 32,359 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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 TLO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TLO, 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 TLO registered?

KS11 TLO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 August 2011.

Is KS11 TLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS11 TLO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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