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MA61 YKG

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

171,055 mi
Last recorded171,055 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA61 YKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 171,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer 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))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 171,050 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer 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))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 156,009 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine further attention advised (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainlines x 2 further attention advised (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 156,008 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine further attention advised (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainlines x 2 further attention advised (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 142,072 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material further attention advised (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material further attention advised (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 142,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material further attention advised (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material further attention advised (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 130,227 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 120,645 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 120,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 111,694 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 100,766 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 100,651 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 91,632 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 77,065 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 13 Oct 2016 62,269 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 12 Oct 2015 50,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 37,147 miles

Offside front tyre bald on inner and outer edges

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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MA61 YKG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MA61 YKG, 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 MA61 YKG registered?

MA61 YKG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 2011.

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