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EK61 VUF

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

204,262 mi
Last recorded204,262 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 VUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 204,262 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2025 200,330 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 190,666 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 177,374 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 264,263 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 154,187 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 144,178 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear to be low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres bold on edges - strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 133,948 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 125,064 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 117,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 117,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 113,103 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front under tray covered in oil leaking from engine bay

Pass 11 Sep 2015 100,993 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 86,454 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front number plate starting to de laminate

Pass 24 Sep 2014 86,454 miles

front number plate starting to de laminate

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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EK61 VUF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EK61 VUF, 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 EK61 VUF registered?

EK61 VUF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 2011.

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