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KM61 CTU

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,591 mi
Last recorded140,591 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM61 CTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 140,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear srm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40r17 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40r17 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS warning on dash

Fail 24 Mar 2026 140,591 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40r17 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40r17 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS warning on dash

Pass 25 Mar 2025 132,377 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 132,377 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 130,615 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 121,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 121,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Level device broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake pipe burst (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 109,027 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 108,834 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 94,053 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 81,092 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 65,694 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 54,892 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 47,907 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 45,224 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 34,909 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 24,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 CTU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,987cc 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 KM61 CTU, 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 CTU registered?

KM61 CTU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2011.

Is KM61 CTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM61 CTU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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