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KP61 FCJ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,669 mi
Last recorded131,669 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP61 FCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 131,669 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower control arm (banana arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake low may need adjustment

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 131,668 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower control arm (banana arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake low may need adjustment

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 116,580 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 116,580 miles

Central Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bonnet emblem (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 29 Oct 2021 110,828 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 110,828 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 99,803 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 94,516 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 94,516 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 88,591 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 80,104 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 73,634 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 61,426 miles

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

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

both front tyres are in poor condition and worn smooth on inner edge

both rear tyres are in poor condition

child seat near side rear

rear discs worn

Pass 6 Oct 2014 47,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 FCJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KP61 FCJ, 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 FCJ registered?

KP61 FCJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 2011.

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