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KY61 OVL

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

185,615 mi
Last recorded185,615 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 185,615 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all exposed parts of brake piped have been greased not allowing full inspection, areas appear to have corrosion under grease. advise clean and full inspection/repair if necessary (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 May 2024 185,613 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all exposed parts of brake piped have been greased not allowing full inspection, areas appear to have corrosion under grease. advise clean and full inspection/repair if necessary (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 173,678 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 May 2022 155,576 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 136,766 miles

Central THIS VEHICLE IS FITTED WITH UNDERTRAYS THAT OBSCURE THE INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE

Fail 4 Jun 2021 136,765 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central THIS VEHICLE IS FITTED WITH UNDERTRAYS THAT OBSCURE THE INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 125,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped and worn on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped and worn on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Apr 2019 100,728 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 100,727 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 74,493 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 51,916 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 44,597 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 40,474 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 37,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 37,071 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 OVL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 OVL, 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 OVL registered?

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

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