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KP61 SXO

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

185,542 mi
Last recorded185,542 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP61 SXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 185,542 miles

Drivers Seat Belt Tensioner (outer) casing deteriorating

Nearside & Offside front (leading to brake flexi pipe)

Nearside & Offside front (leading to brake flexi pipe) Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

Nearside Front Bumper slightly damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2025 185,542 miles

Drivers Seat Belt Tensioner (outer) casing deteriorating

Nearside & Offside front (leading to brake flexi pipe)

Nearside & Offside front (leading to brake flexi pipe) Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

Nearside Front Bumper slightly damaged

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 176,250 miles

Drivers Seatbelt tensioner (outer) casing deteriorating

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear (leading to brake flexi pipe) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 176,249 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Drivers Seatbelt tensioner (outer) casing deteriorating

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear (leading to brake flexi pipe) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 165,736 miles

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

Nearside/Offside front brake pads wearing low

Nearside/offside rear tyres wearing low (close to 2mm marker)

Fail 14 Nov 2023 165,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside/Offside front brake pads wearing low

Nearside/offside rear tyres wearing low (close to 2mm marker)

Pass 23 Nov 2022 152,306 miles

All Brake Pipes corroding (front to rear) Various Pipes

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 140,833 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to both front and rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 140,831 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to both front and rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 132,290 miles

All brake pipes coated with grease

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 128,535 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 115,526 miles

Engine cover under trays fitted time of test,

Fail 24 Sep 2018 115,526 miles

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

Engine cover under trays fitted time of test,

Pass 19 Sep 2017 95,729 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 70,507 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Sep 2016 70,507 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2015 46,655 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 36,253 miles

front brake pads low and disc's lipped

Fail 28 Nov 2014 36,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake pads low and disc's lipped

o/s/front tyre has low tread on inner and outer edges

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 SXO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SXO, 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

How do I check the history of KP61 SXO?

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What year was KP61 SXO registered?

KP61 SXO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is KP61 SXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP61 SXO shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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