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KY61 HLJ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

133,465 mi
Last recorded133,465 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY61 HLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 133,465 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake is low on effort only just passed

Smell of diesel under bonnet and underneath but covers fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2026 133,463 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake is low on effort only just passed

Smell of diesel under bonnet and underneath but covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2025 121,635 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 111,727 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 103,412 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 95,758 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 16 Jun 2021 85,553 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 75,865 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 65,552 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 52,766 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 38,482 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 25,738 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 22,557 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 18,677 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 HLJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KY61 HLJ, 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 HLJ registered?

KY61 HLJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is KY61 HLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY61 HLJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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