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KV61 GUU

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,139 mi
Last recorded86,139 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV61 GUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 86,139 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 85,109 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose panel dammeged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 76,733 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 76,733 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 62,302 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 60,644 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2020 56,695 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 52,237 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 52,170 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))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm legal limit worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated advise replacing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 17 Sep 2018 45,149 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 38,530 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 33,284 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 1 Oct 2015 30,371 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 23,807 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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KV61 GUU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KV61 GUU, 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 KV61 GUU registered?

KV61 GUU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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The MOT history for KV61 GUU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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