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KU61 UCF

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

156,961 mi
Last recorded156,961 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU61 UCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 156,961 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear spring upper mount corrosion

Fail 23 Sep 2026 156,961 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear spring upper mount corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2025 152,177 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 152,176 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 145,938 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 145,883 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 139,389 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 139,387 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 133,519 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 133,515 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 122,155 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 122,153 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 113,378 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 102,141 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 89,723 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 77,921 miles

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

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 69,784 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 59,257 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)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 48,351 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 UCF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UCF, 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 UCF registered?

KU61 UCF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2011.

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