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AV61 KXJ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,911 mi
Last recorded91,911 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 KXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 91,911 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe inner wing area to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 91,911 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall to tread split and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall to tread split and perished and leaking 225/40r18 92 w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe inner wing area to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 81,869 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 70,962 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 57,515 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner edges very slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 10 Feb 2022 50,740 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 50,734 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 47,988 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s, inner brake pads low. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 46,178 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 46,170 miles

Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2018 43,046 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 40,153 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 37,689 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 33,263 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

removed sat nav from windscreen.

Pass 29 Oct 2014 28,261 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres cracking

both front tyres bald inner and outer and cuts and side wall damage /n/s/f inner and o/s/f outer wall

Fail 29 Oct 2014 28,261 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres cracking

both front tyres bald inner and outer and cuts and side wall damage /n/s/f inner and o/s/f outer wall

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 KXJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV61 KXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV61 KXJ registered?

AV61 KXJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is AV61 KXJ safe to buy?

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