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KP61 ZDL

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,536 mi
Last recorded160,536 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP61 ZDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 160,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 160,531 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 142,114 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 142,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 123,961 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 109,715 miles

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))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 94,889 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 94,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 78,485 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 78,050 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 78,050 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 72,775 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 64,800 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 54,997 miles

emissions to clean to test

middle exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2015 43,472 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play O/S & N/S (2.5.A.3c)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S & N/S inside pads (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S - heavily lipped shall need replacement soon (3.5.1i)

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

Top cover & Under tray fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2014 32,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2014 32,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Nearside Front Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 ZDL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 ZDL, 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 ZDL registered?

KP61 ZDL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is KP61 ZDL safe to buy?

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