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KU11 AVB

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,607 mi
Last recorded142,607 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU11 AVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 142,607 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 142,606 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 137,796 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 133,271 miles

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

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

engine covers/under trays fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2023 133,266 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative suspension sensor arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along side of tank, very corroded. strongly advise also. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

engine covers/under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2022 117,191 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearing slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front door mirror auto fold fault..

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 103,199 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs worn undulated (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

o/s/f door mirror auto fold fault

Fail 5 Jan 2021 103,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall bulged all the way round (225/40r18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs worn undulated (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

o/s/f door mirror auto fold fault

Pass 10 Jan 2020 93,656 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 83,733 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 82,623 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 77,435 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 77,434 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Pass 21 May 2016 71,656 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 67,398 miles

off side front tyre woen on inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Jun 2014 50,884 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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KU11 AVB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Red 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 KU11 AVB, 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 KU11 AVB registered?

KU11 AVB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 June 2011.

Is KU11 AVB safe to buy?

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