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KP61 KFA

2011 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,496 mi
Last recorded100,496 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz V88,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP61 KFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 100,496 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush split no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush split no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust clamp corroded not leaking not insecure

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 29 May 2024 88,209 miles

Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

handbrake little reserve travel

Pass 2 Jun 2023 79,659 miles

EXHAUST CLAMP BROKEN

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 May 2023 79,651 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST CLAMP BROKEN

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 61,380 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 61,372 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 50,849 miles

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2020 50,848 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 45,648 miles

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Fail 2 Oct 2019 45,648 miles

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 36,581 miles

engine cover and tray obstruction under side of components

Pass 5 Jun 2017 31,213 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 31,213 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 25,650 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 16,453 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz V?

Based on 145,330 MOT tests across 14,984 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
9,290
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
14,984
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,393
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,912
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,745
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,724
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 1,893
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KP61 KFA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz V models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 88,209 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 V fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,393 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KP61 KFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz V typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz V is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KP61 KFA registered?

KP61 KFA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 5 December 2011.

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