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KE61 WLA

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,156 mi
Last recorded81,156 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE61 WLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 81,156 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 79,558 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Feb 2024 79,545 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Dec 2022 78,226 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 70,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 70,933 miles

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 has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 65,061 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 65,061 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 59,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged small cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut in rim saver portion of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 51,679 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 46,157 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 41,203 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 37,375 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 37,376 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 37,375 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 31,621 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 31,447 miles

wipers slightly deteriorated

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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KE61 WLA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KE61 WLA, 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 KE61 WLA registered?

KE61 WLA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2011.

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