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CK61 VBZ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

163,442 mi
Last recorded163,442 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK61 VBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2024 163,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 158,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 139,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 225/45R17 ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 225/45R17 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 117,573 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 117,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 111,574 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 111,574 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2019 103,786 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 103,777 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 92,566 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 92,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 81,729 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 66,756 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 63,913 miles

Engine cover

Under tray

Pass 20 Nov 2014 35,379 miles

osf tyre edge wear / chips in screen wipers worn

rear pads starting to get low

slight fluctuation rear brakes

Fail 20 Nov 2014 35,379 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osf tyre edge wear / chips in screen wipers worn

rear pads starting to get low

slight fluctuation rear brakes

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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CK61 VBZ 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 68.8%.

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 CK61 VBZ, 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 CK61 VBZ registered?

CK61 VBZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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