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KU61 HMJ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

170,922 mi
Last recorded170,922 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU61 HMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 170,922 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material adjacent to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 170,917 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe corroded at rear adjacent to wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material adjacent to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 156,784 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted front to rear

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 156,292 miles

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

Central Front Lower under tray fitted front to rear

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 142,720 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted front to rear

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Dec 2019 142,720 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted front to rear

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Nov 2019 142,081 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine cover and/or undertray fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2018 130,014 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 129,723 miles

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2017 118,110 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 106,655 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 89,839 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 65,640 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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KU61 HMJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HMJ, 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 HMJ registered?

KU61 HMJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 2011.

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