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KV61 VUK

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

129,713 mi
Last recorded129,713 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV61 VUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 129,713 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 129,699 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 123,256 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 115,989 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 111,966 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 111,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 108,562 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 2 Sep 2021 101,347 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 96,182 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 91,784 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 86,193 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 82,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 81,771 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 77,461 miles

Front inside brake pads getting low??

Pass 4 Sep 2015 71,836 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 53,790 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 VUK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc 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 VUK, 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 VUK registered?

KV61 VUK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2011.

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