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KU11 MWV

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

152,771 mi
Last recorded152,771 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU11 MWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 152,771 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST CLAMP BROKEN

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH RUSTY AT ENDS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

TRAYS/COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Fail 17 May 2025 152,719 miles

Emissions unable to be completed E/M/L LIGHT INDICATES A FAULT (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

CENTRE EXHAUST CLAMP BROKEN

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH RUSTY AT ENDS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

TRAYS/COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 20 May 2024 137,797 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 137,744 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 124,300 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 124,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake very low effort

Pass 17 May 2022 107,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 107,254 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255x35x18 y xl uni rs3 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 90,136 miles

Nearside Front DIP BEAM LIGHT SOURCE DIFFERENT TO OFFSIDE

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3MM IN PLACES 255/35/18 RAINSPORT 3 (5.2.3 (e))

TRAYS /COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 7 May 2020 81,764 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 7 May 2020 81,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 75,198 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 75,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2018 67,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 25 May 2017 57,628 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 57,048 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 57,025 miles

Central Front Side repeater not working wing mirror side repeter (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 55,731 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 16 Feb 2015 44,791 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 44,791 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 31,273 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 MWV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MWV, 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 MWV registered?

KU11 MWV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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