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KV61 GYS

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,624 mi
Last recorded137,624 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV61 GYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 137,624 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 128,449 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 128,334 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 118,789 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 114,240 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 114,240 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 108,551 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 104,328 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 104,326 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 99,109 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 89,226 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 89,224 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 79,986 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 69,664 miles

under-trays

Fail 11 Oct 2016 69,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

under-trays

Pass 9 Oct 2015 57,222 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 43,067 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on the outer edge

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 GYS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KV61 GYS, 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 KV61 GYS?

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What year was KV61 GYS registered?

KV61 GYS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 2011.

Is KV61 GYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV61 GYS shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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