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KY61 AEX

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

190,943 mi
Last recorded190,943 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY61 AEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 190,943 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 190,943 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 173,391 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 173,391 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 155,207 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 155,207 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 139,598 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 130,511 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 130,511 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 111,614 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 111,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 99,655 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 99,655 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 90,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 79,229 miles

engine and chassis covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Nov 2015 78,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine and chassis covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Nov 2014 58,916 miles

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

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

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 AEX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AEX, 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 KY61 AEX registered?

KY61 AEX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 November 2011.

Is KY61 AEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY61 AEX shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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