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KV11 XZT

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,071 mi
Last recorded131,071 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV11 XZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2026 131,071 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items attached to rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre tread area cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached bracket heavily corroded/holed (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front/central exhaust flexi worn (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear parking brake performance low

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 18 Mar 2025 127,707 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 125,198 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 124,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 114,619 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 114,481 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached mid clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 104,996 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 104,992 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 96,952 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 96,699 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working wing mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 84,874 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 73,222 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 60,833 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 60,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 49,370 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 38,197 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 30,352 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 22,519 miles

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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KV11 XZT is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KV11 XZT, 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 KV11 XZT registered?

KV11 XZT is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 April 2011.

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