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MK61 YYM

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,373 mi
Last recorded92,373 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK61 YYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 92,373 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 92,213 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear brake pipe on each end near brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 85,341 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 85,339 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 77,490 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 77,489 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 69,721 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 66,234 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both slightly at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 66,107 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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both slightly at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 60,093 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 60,093 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 54,097 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 50,928 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 46,990 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 42,676 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Dec 2016 42,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Dec 2015 38,356 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 33,822 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 29,084 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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MK61 YYM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MK61 YYM, 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 MK61 YYM registered?

MK61 YYM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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