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KU61 YYK

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,476 mi
Last recorded130,476 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU61 YYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 130,476 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2024 115,089 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 110,152 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 99,852 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 96,451 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 96,428 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 89,358 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 77,717 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 76,769 miles

All 4 tyres are part worn winter tyres that are not stamped (Part Worn).

Engine noisy at first start up.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2018 67,989 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perishing on the edges (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 22 May 2017 60,111 miles

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

under trays fitted underneath.

Fail 22 May 2017 60,111 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted underneath.

Pass 21 May 2016 44,635 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2016 44,634 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 34,353 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 YYK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 YYK, 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 YYK registered?

KU61 YYK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is KU61 YYK safe to buy?

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