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KS61 VMR

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,046 mi
Last recorded97,046 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS61 VMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 97,046 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 94,293 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 86,422 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 83,827 miles

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

engine cover/under tray/under floor covers fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2022 83,825 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

engine cover/under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2021 78,524 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 70,094 miles

engine covers & undersheilds fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2019 62,999 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 55,435 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 50,591 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 9 Apr 2016 43,044 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 42,875 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to brake disc's

damage to o/s/f headlamp. not insecure

front wiper smearing

n/s/r road wheel buckled. not distorting bead rim

Fail 4 Feb 2016 42,874 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 22,241 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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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KS61 VMR is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KS61 VMR, 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 KS61 VMR?

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What year was KS61 VMR registered?

KS61 VMR is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 November 2011.

Is KS61 VMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS61 VMR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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