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KM61 BKN

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,108 mi
Last recorded141,108 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM61 BKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 141,108 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2024 141,106 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 132,334 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 132,224 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has an unsafe modification osf lower suspension front arm incorrect for vehicle/type (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached osf upper strut to hub securing bolt missing (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 115,025 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 100,048 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wurn bald on the inside edge and will be exposing the cords soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 82,608 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 82,608 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2019 66,860 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 66,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 45,795 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 41,088 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 35,120 miles

engine covers fitted under trays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2015 29,897 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 29,897 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front wheels on rear

rear wheels on front

Pass 9 Dec 2014 29,357 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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KM61 BKN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,987cc 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 KM61 BKN, 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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KM61 BKN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 December 2011.

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