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KN61 GVD

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,726 mi
Last recorded103,726 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN61 GVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 103,726 miles

radiator fan operating permanently.

Fail 27 Aug 2026 103,690 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative auto headlamp level adjuster arm broken. ( rear ) (4.1.5 (a))

radiator fan operating permanently.

Fail 5 Aug 2026 103,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached is detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 100,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 100,341 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 96,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 93,466 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 93,465 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake grabbing severely n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 89,567 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 89,517 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 85,407 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 82,531 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 79,215 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 75,402 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 71,072 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 62,446 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Dec 2015 51,989 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 44,993 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 39,247 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 GVD is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 GVD, 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 GVD registered?

KN61 GVD is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 2011.

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