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KV61 VSU

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,413 mi
Last recorded102,413 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV61 VSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 102,413 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2026 102,411 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 95,211 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 84,094 miles

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

Front registration plate damaged

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

Fail 21 Sep 2024 84,092 miles

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

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

Front registration plate damaged

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 71,457 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2023 71,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 60,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 55,150 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 50,349 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 45,577 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 41,908 miles

All brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2017 38,922 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 35,738 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 27,995 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 22,266 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VSU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VSU, 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 VSU registered?

KV61 VSU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2011.

Is KV61 VSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV61 VSU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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