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KW11 XWY

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2195cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,576 mi
Last recorded122,576 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW11 XWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,195cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2026 122,576 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2025 111,917 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 97,433 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 97,433 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 85,391 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 85,391 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 69,627 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Oct 2022 69,626 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Oct 2021 56,623 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 52,831 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 52,831 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 47,340 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 39,264 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 39,264 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 30,625 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 25,497 miles

No smoke detected

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2017 25,497 miles

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

No smoke detected

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

Under trays fitted

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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KW11 XWY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,195cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KW11 XWY, 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 KW11 XWY registered?

KW11 XWY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 August 2011.

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