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KV61 VTA

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,049 mi
Last recorded120,049 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 120,049 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2026 120,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracked and perished, 2mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 May 2025 113,366 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 110,807 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 105,751 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 100,401 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 96,582 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 92,196 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 85,785 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 75,969 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 66,643 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 66,467 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 56,931 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 46,606 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 35,291 miles

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 VTA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VTA, 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 VTA registered?

KV61 VTA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 October 2011.

Is KV61 VTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV61 VTA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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