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KV61 SYH

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,483 mi
Last recorded87,483 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 87,483 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 77,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (borderline pass) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 May 2025 77,727 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (borderline pass) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 68,189 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 68,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 61,710 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH N/S AND O/S COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear TAIL LIGHT CRACKED

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH N/S AND O/S CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH N/S AND O/S BUSHES PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 56,058 miles

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2022 55,866 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most pipes greased over (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2021 51,804 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 46,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light lense cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2018 40,759 miles

Front BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jul 2017 35,597 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front slightly worn/lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 31,106 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 x front (3.5.1i)

offside rear light cluster damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2015 23,504 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 16,920 miles

cracking in tread both front tyres

cracking in tread both rear tyres

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 SYH is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SYH, 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 SYH registered?

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

Is KV61 SYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV61 SYH shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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