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KU60 YMV

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,734 mi
Last recorded82,734 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU60 YMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 82,734 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2026 82,734 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2026 82,550 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened suspension arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened suspension arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 77,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive

REAR Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both

front Track rod end slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2024 74,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 72,264 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 72,231 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 69,478 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2021 67,163 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 65,370 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 63,785 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 63,784 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 61,620 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 56,671 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 47,293 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2016 47,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 36,540 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 24,658 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 23,208 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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KU60 YMV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KU60 YMV, 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 KU60 YMV registered?

KU60 YMV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 January 2011.

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The MOT history for KU60 YMV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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