2011 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · KU11 ABO
2011 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 16 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 143,049 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2024. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,049 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KU11 ABO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2023
- 143,049 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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KU11 ABO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Mercedes-Benz C (KU11 ABO) between October 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
KU11 ABO Mileage History
- 04/10/2022136,709 mi
- 12/10/2022136,744 mi+35 mi
- 02/10/2023143,049 mi+6,305 mi
- 02/10/2023143,049 mi
Average of roughly 6,384 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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