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KP61 SWU

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,928 mi
Last recorded112,928 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP61 SWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 112,928 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2024 106,261 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 98,772 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 80,799 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 75,367 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on 1.6mm min limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 67,688 miles

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

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

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

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

sill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2019 64,052 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexy has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to rim guard (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 57,605 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 57,605 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 52,570 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 52,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 44,016 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 35,589 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 35,589 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 28,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unsure if fitted with headlamp washer system

Fail 24 Nov 2014 28,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unsure if fitted with headlamp washer system

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 SWU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KP61 SWU registered?

KP61 SWU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 November 2011.

Is KP61 SWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP61 SWU shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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