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KV61 LNH

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,798 mi
Last recorded166,798 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV61 LNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 166,798 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 161,635 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 156,403 miles

Offside Front 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 Jan 2023 151,441 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe that runs front to rear of vehicle corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe that goes into hose corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 151,440 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe that runs front to rear of vehicle corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe that goes into hose corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 140,731 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 125,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 101,092 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 75,381 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 75,375 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light is on. (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Bulb has fallen out of holder. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 39,788 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 38,322 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 35,879 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 35,879 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 34,179 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 34,179 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 LNH is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LNH, 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 KV61 LNH registered?

KV61 LNH is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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