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KU61 UEC

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,939 mi
Last recorded139,939 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 139,939 miles

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

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))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 136,129 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 136,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative reattached rod (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 128,093 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 127,522 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 127,520 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 115,571 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 112,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower foremost bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 112,126 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall circumference (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower foremost bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 105,122 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))

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

Fail 18 May 2021 104,842 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 21 May 2020 98,882 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 92,415 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 May 2018 86,819 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 80,466 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 77,724 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 70,717 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 60,967 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 UEC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UEC, 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 UEC registered?

KU61 UEC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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The MOT history for KU61 UEC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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