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KY61 AEV

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,692 mi
Last recorded124,692 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY61 AEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 124,692 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2026 124,670 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 116,853 miles

Both front tyre's sidewall damaged

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 116,743 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Both front tyre's sidewall damaged

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 108,531 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 100,230 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 91,258 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 85,038 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 85,033 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake binding

Pass 12 Feb 2020 79,514 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 79,514 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 72,904 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 66,100 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 52,088 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 41,166 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 41,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 30,369 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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KY61 AEV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KY61 AEV, 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 KY61 AEV registered?

KY61 AEV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 2011.

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