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KU61 UAY

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

205,657 mi
Last recorded205,657 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU61 UAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2024 205,657 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper loose.

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Detached. (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 202,665 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 202,665 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 199,708 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 199,708 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 186,167 miles

CORROSION ON BODY BY REAR SUB FRAME MOUNTING POINTS...

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 169,672 miles

BODY AROUND REAR SUB FRAME MOUNTING RUSTY...

FRONT BRAKE PADS AT APPRPOX 5 MM...

FRONT BUMPER SLIGHTLY LOOSE...

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

BODY AROUND REAR SUB FRAME MOUNTING RUSTY...

FRONT BRAKE PADS AT APPRPOX 5 MM...

FRONT BUMPER SLIGHTLY LOOSE...

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative ALL... (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 142,729 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 142,729 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 125,908 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 113,627 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 113,627 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres heavily perished

Rear tyres inner side walls heavily cracked

Rear tyres more worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Sep 2016 98,441 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

rear tyres more worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Sep 2015 80,282 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 18 Sep 2015 80,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Sep 2014 62,252 miles

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)

nearside front tyre stepped/ wearing edges bald

offside front tyre stepped edges

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 UAY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 UAY, 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 UAY registered?

KU61 UAY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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