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KP61 BWJ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

128,195 mi
Last recorded128,195 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP61 BWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 128,195 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 120,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm advise replacing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep splits in inner wall advise replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep splits in inner wall advise replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 115,488 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 115,470 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 108,901 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 103,543 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 103,535 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 96,928 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot perishing , grease seeping out advise replacing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 92,148 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 89,145 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 75,659 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 60,463 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 46,315 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 36,231 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped close to limit (pads new). (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output Has repair tape on lens. (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped close to limit, (pads new). (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 29,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

emissions too clean to register result

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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KP61 BWJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KP61 BWJ, 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 KP61 BWJ registered?

KP61 BWJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 2011.

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