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KV61 XLC

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,212 mi
Last recorded86,212 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV61 XLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 86,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre on 3 mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2026 86,212 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre on 3 mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2025 83,031 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 79,004 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 79,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 74,428 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 74,428 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 69,329 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Under vehicle, Location unknown due to undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 69,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Under vehicle, Location unknown due to undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 64,533 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 58,453 miles

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Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 46,113 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 45,057 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 42,276 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 36,300 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 29,558 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 25,659 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 XLC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XLC, 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 XLC registered?

KV61 XLC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 October 2011.

Is KV61 XLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV61 XLC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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