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KN61 CTE

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,251 mi
Last recorded110,251 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN61 CTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 110,251 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 109,001 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 103,577 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 96,580 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 82,881 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 63,196 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 58,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 58,501 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 52,527 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 47,699 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 42,484 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 42,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 35,760 miles

Engine bay cover fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Outer sill covers fitted

Vehicle under body panels fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2014 27,651 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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KN61 CTE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KN61 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.

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What year was KN61 CTE registered?

KN61 CTE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 October 2011.

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