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KN61 FMV

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,681 mi
Last recorded115,681 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN61 FMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 115,681 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 115,681 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 109,149 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides, large rust rings on inner braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking and tread starting to get close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear handbrake reading low and no lock out

Oil leak, but not excessive signs of oil leak on under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 109,148 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides, large rust rings on inner braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage, deep but not to cords. also inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking and tread starting to get close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear handbrake reading low and no lock out

Oil leak, but not excessive signs of oil leak on under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS light

Pass 10 Jun 2020 100,896 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 100,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damaged

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

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2020 100,093 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damaged

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

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2019 89,406 miles

Offside Rear jacking block missing

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2018 75,140 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 49,254 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 4 Mar 2015 33,228 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 33,190 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 FMV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KN61 FMV, 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 FMV registered?

KN61 FMV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 2011.

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