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KV11 XLU

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

38,460 mi
Last recorded38,460 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV11 XLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 38,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 38,296 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 38,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 37,600 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 36,657 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2022 36,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 35,225 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 34,919 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 33,395 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 31,784 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 31,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 31,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 30,278 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 28,569 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 26,468 miles

parking brake pedal anti-slip provision missing.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 20,948 miles

parking brake pedal anti-slip provision missing.

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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KV11 XLU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KV11 XLU, 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 KV11 XLU registered?

KV11 XLU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2011.

Is KV11 XLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV11 XLU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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