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KS60 DXW

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,601 mi
Last recorded143,601 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS60 DXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 143,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 139,917 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 139,898 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 135,237 miles

Both rear rigid brake pipes corroded

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front rigid brake pipe corroded close to excess

Parking brake has just met the required effort, system may need adjustment or repair

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2023 130,962 miles

Nearside Front Rigid brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 130,924 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Rigid brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 123,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 116,440 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2021 116,329 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 110,230 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 107,647 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 90,182 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 90,182 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 79,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 61,837 miles

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)

Unable to inspect tyre valves due to chrome covers

Fail 29 Nov 2016 61,837 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Unable to inspect tyre valves due to chrome covers

Pass 1 Dec 2015 52,800 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 52,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 45,246 miles

No Emissions Detected

Pass 21 Feb 2014 38,802 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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KS60 DXW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KS60 DXW, 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 KS60 DXW registered?

KS60 DXW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 February 2011.

Is KS60 DXW safe to buy?

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