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KU61 HGK

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,259 mi
Last recorded125,259 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU61 HGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 125,259 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 120,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 120,163 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 116,335 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 112,358 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes,nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside,front of wheel,bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Screen chipped

Fail 11 Jan 2023 112,358 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Nearside rear height sensor linkage snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes,nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside,front of wheel,bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Screen chipped

Pass 7 Jan 2022 108,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 103,558 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes, nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

screen chipped

Pass 3 Jan 2020 99,692 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 151,930 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 88,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on both edges & minor damage outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on both edges & minor damage outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 82,810 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 74,673 miles

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

minor damage outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2014 69,190 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)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 69,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

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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KU61 HGK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KU61 HGK, 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 KU61 HGK registered?

KU61 HGK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2011.

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