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KV61 LPY

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,890 mi
Last recorded75,890 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV61 LPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 75,890 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 72,168 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 68,361 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 62,815 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 61,864 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 59,643 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 59,642 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 56,583 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 49,281 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 49,281 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 42,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 35,214 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 28,087 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 21,224 miles

n/s/f tyre outer tread is worn low

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 LPY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 LPY, 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 LPY?

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What year was KV61 LPY registered?

KV61 LPY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 2011.

Is KV61 LPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV61 LPY 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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