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KU11 ALO

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,056 mi
Last recorded161,056 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU11 ALO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 161,056 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 161,033 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside & nearside front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 155,012 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 155,003 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Handbrake efforts low

Pass 7 May 2019 141,383 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 132,302 miles

Under-trays / Engine covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2017 120,940 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 109,097 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 109,097 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 98,070 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 78,244 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2014 78,244 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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KU11 ALO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KU11 ALO, 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

How do I check the history of KU11 ALO?

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What year was KU11 ALO registered?

KU11 ALO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2011.

Is KU11 ALO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU11 ALO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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