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KY61 VBP

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

63,200 mi
Last recorded63,200 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY61 VBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 63,200 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 61,074 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Wearing On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front and nearside rear (NSR heavy cracking, advise replacement) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 61,074 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Wearing On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres (Rears Heavier Cracking) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 57,921 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 53,891 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 50,342 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 50,341 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))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 50,259 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))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 46,533 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 45,545 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 44,222 miles

Central Front plastic cover under car

Pass 7 Sep 2018 42,331 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 40,435 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 37,528 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 34,095 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 30,697 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 VBP is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 VBP, 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 VBP registered?

KY61 VBP is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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