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KY61 UZK

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

167,891 mi
Last recorded167,891 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY61 UZK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 167,891 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 167,891 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 152,966 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both very low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 132,981 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on outer edge ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer edge unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 132,981 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on outer edge ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer edge unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 118,066 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 103,520 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 94,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

the emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM could not register the reading.

Pass 11 Nov 2019 88,199 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 88,059 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 75,721 miles

1) Vehicle emissions too clean for test ( unable to obtain emissions print out )

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 2mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 75,701 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 25/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

1) Vehicle emissions too clean for test ( unable to obtain emissions print out )

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 2mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 63,218 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 63,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre worn badly on edges

Pass 10 Nov 2016 50,275 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2015 39,208 miles

Offside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge, 225/40/18

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2014 27,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre has small chunk out sidewall.

offside front tyre has small chunk out sidewall

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 UZK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc 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 UZK, 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 UZK registered?

KY61 UZK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 November 2011.

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