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AV61 KWL

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

141,638 mi
Last recorded141,638 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 KWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 141,638 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2026 141,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 126,720 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp damaged

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 126,631 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp damaged

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 108,515 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 85,049 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 81,456 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 76,481 miles

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

Road wheel slightly distorted dents in both left hand inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears edging off badly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 74,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edging off outer edge badly (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in left hand rear tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 70,475 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 70,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edging off outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edging off badly inner edge and 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 64,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edging off inner edge and 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edging off inner edge and 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 69,247 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 52,848 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 39,021 miles

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

No smoke detected.

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 28,650 miles

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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AV61 KWL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel 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 AV61 KWL, 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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AV61 KWL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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