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KU61 YYS

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,224 mi
Last recorded144,224 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU61 YYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 144,224 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 144,221 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 127,595 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 127,595 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 110,924 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 110,924 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 93,916 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 83,075 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 78,766 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/o/f (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 75,352 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 70,621 miles

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

cut in offside front tyre side wall

cuts in nearside front and rear tyre side wall

Pass 14 Feb 2018 63,556 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 54,388 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 20 Feb 2016 46,004 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 36,548 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 36,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 31,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YYS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YYS, 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

How do I check the history of KU61 YYS?

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What year was KU61 YYS registered?

KU61 YYS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 2011.

Is KU61 YYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU61 YYS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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