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KU61 UBC

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,809 mi
Last recorded136,809 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU61 UBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 136,809 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 129,852 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 129,852 miles

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2023 123,569 miles

Handbrake cable support bracket insecure

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 123,548 miles

Nearside Rear Electronic stability control component excessively damaged (7.12 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Handbrake cable support bracket insecure

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 113,723 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 102,931 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 102,931 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))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both just legal 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 91,317 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 83,515 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 79,542 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 66,189 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 55,342 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 43,654 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 33,027 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

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 UBC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 UBC, 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

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What year was KU61 UBC registered?

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

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The MOT history for KU61 UBC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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