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KM61 CTE

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

109,883 mi
Last recorded109,883 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM61 CTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 109,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 102,617 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 94,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened braking faces corroded & lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH rear track control arm inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 84,943 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 76,754 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 65,810 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 59,282 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 55,363 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2018 51,532 miles

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

undertrays fitted

wet test carried out

Pass 20 Sep 2016 43,417 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 39,169 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 39,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 24,090 miles

emissions too clean to register result

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 CTE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KM61 CTE, 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 KM61 CTE registered?

KM61 CTE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2011.

Is KM61 CTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM61 CTE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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