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KY61 YUB

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

148,971 mi
Last recorded148,971 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 148,971 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 128,861 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 111,760 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 104,723 miles

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

Offside Rear heatshield loose

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 104,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2454017 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear heatshield loose

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 95,085 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 95,085 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 82,964 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres bald outer edges stepped tyres 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Front wipers starting to smear

Fail 12 Oct 2020 82,964 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres bald outer edges stepped tyres 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Front wipers starting to smear

Pass 9 Oct 2019 75,317 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see inner pads advise brake check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension creaks

Fail 9 Oct 2019 75,317 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see inner pads advise brake check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension creaks

Pass 3 Oct 2018 67,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 58,442 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

Fail 4 Oct 2017 58,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both front tyres on 3mm

Pass 13 Oct 2016 47,528 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 245/40r17y (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 47,528 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively cleaned now within pass limit (8.2.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 245/40r17y (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 36,553 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both very slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 36,553 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both very slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 22,500 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 YUB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YUB, 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 YUB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 October 2011.

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