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KY61 WUW

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

157,544 mi
Last recorded157,544 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY61 WUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 157,544 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 149,177 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE ( OUTER ARM ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 142,717 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE ( OUTER ARM ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 208,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall and cut on tread but no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 208,573 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall and cut on tread but no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 190,856 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 106,494 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 93,841 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 93,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

DEEP CUT IN OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 80,729 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 55,195 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 40,130 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 26,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WUW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 WUW, 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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KY61 WUW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 October 2011.

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