CarVerify

Free Car Check

KN61 YHM

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,789 mi
Last recorded106,789 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN61 YHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 106,789 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 102,240 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 102,234 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 96,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 94,643 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 94,480 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2021 81,567 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 76,979 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 71,722 miles

Both rear tyres low tread

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

Offside Front Multiple damage to outer sidewall and low/wearing outer edge

Pass 8 Jan 2019 69,072 miles

Offside Front Multiple damage to outer sidewall

Pass 10 Jan 2018 67,714 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Multiple damage to outer sidewall

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 67,714 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Multiple damage to outer sidewall

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 67,393 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 49,874 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 37,127 miles

Crack in lower offside of windscreen but not in drivers view.

Fail 11 Nov 2014 37,127 miles

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

Crack in lower offside of windscreen but not in drivers view.

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KN61 YHM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YHM, 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

How do I check the history of KN61 YHM?

You can check the full history of KN61 YHM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KN61 YHM registered?

KN61 YHM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 2011.

Is KN61 YHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN61 YHM shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KN61 YHM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KN61 YHM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.