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KN61 XLR

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,956 mi
Last recorded129,956 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 129,956 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 127,159 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 120,132 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 115,139 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 115,036 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 105,703 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under-tray fitted, obscuring components

Fail 26 Oct 2019 105,360 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road damage larger than 10mm (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

under-tray fitted, obscuring components

Pass 2 Nov 2018 91,329 miles

Engine top cover and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Has been runflat groove all around circumference of sidewall. (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 91,329 miles

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

Engine top cover and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Has been runflat groove all around circumference of sidewall. (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 80,875 miles

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

dipstick broken in tube (top part in centre consul)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 80,437 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Both ns and os rear brake discs are worn and lipped

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both ns and os front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both ns and os rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os front (3.5.1i)

dipstick broken in tube (top part in centre consul)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 69,149 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 69,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 56,502 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 43,951 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 XLR is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XLR, 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 XLR registered?

KN61 XLR is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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