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LD61 KWU

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,941 mi
Last recorded107,941 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD61 KWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 107,941 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 96,889 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Feb 2020 96,887 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm of two (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Jan 2020 96,795 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and o/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened and o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 86,800 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 77,526 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Feb 2017 64,181 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2016 54,571 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 44,644 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 44,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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LD61 KWU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LD61 KWU, 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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LD61 KWU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 November 2011.

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