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KY11 HWO

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,460 mi
Last recorded122,460 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY11 HWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 122,460 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 118,343 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside lagging in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

under body covers fitted obscuring some under body components

Pass 5 Apr 2019 96,080 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

under body covers fitted front to rear not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 1 Apr 2019 96,041 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced covered with tape (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

under body covers fitted front to rear not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 29 Mar 2018 77,786 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 77,786 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 77,778 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 77,778 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 67,247 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 55,099 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 46,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 30,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2014 30,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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KY11 HWO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KY11 HWO, 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 KY11 HWO registered?

KY11 HWO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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