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LS61 KKF

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,556 mi
Last recorded156,556 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 KKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 156,556 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 156,556 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 137,100 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 137,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2022 114,293 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 99,695 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 99,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 29 Apr 2020 91,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 8 May 2019 46,900 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 46,900 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 73,340 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 64,618 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 52,274 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 52,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre worn low on outer shoulder

Pass 18 May 2015 39,448 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 29,411 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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LS61 KKF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LS61 KKF, 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 LS61 KKF registered?

LS61 KKF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2011.

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