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KP61 KSN

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

211,510 mi
Last recorded211,510 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 211,510 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 19 Sep 2025 204,661 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake only just meeting requirements

sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

Fail 16 Sep 2025 204,525 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 195,236 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central front link arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central front link arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 12 Sep 2023 183,225 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle link arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle link arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 21 Sep 2022 168,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output wet (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 158,989 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 158,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 150,573 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 150,573 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 137,662 miles

Engine cover under tray and plastic covers fitted obscuring tester's view

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near rear spring (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 May 2019 137,662 miles

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

Engine cover under tray and plastic covers fitted obscuring tester's view

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near rear spring (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 126,586 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Front bush is perishing and slight play detected (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 5mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 5mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front bush has slight play and bush is perishing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 5mm but worn on inner edge almost through to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 May 2018 126,586 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Front bush is perishing and slight play detected (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 5mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 5mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front bush has slight play and bush is perishing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 5mm but worn on inner edge almost through to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 92,801 miles

All tyre 4-5 mm tread depth

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

Little braking effort recorded on NSR hand brake but test passed

Rear pads friction material equal to backing plate

Slight play in inner steering arms

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 17 Nov 2015 64,947 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 50,539 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 KSN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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