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KP61 DZG

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

152,552 mi
Last recorded152,552 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP61 DZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 152,552 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 152,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 142,941 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 135,837 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 126,967 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 111,643 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outrewr sidewall 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock aborber slight play in piston rod

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 111,642 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outrewr sidewall 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock aborber slight play in piston rod

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 101,516 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 98,873 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 91,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close on inner edge in places due to out of shape tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 78,524 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 67,692 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Jun 2016 60,897 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 54,584 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 45,250 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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KP61 DZG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 DZG, 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 DZG registered?

KP61 DZG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 2011.

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