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GF61 EKM

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,412 mi
Last recorded64,412 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 EKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 64,412 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 61,827 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 61,827 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 57,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at N/S/R inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 57,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at N/S/R inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 51,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm / inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm / inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 47,261 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 47,259 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 42,282 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 42,275 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to wire (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 38,724 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 35,600 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 35,597 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 30,581 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 27,170 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 19,315 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 19,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 19,253 miles

All four tyres cracking on inner and outer walls

Pass 8 Oct 2015 15,799 miles

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall splitting

Pass 10 Oct 2014 9,292 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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GF61 EKM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GF61 EKM, 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 GF61 EKM registered?

GF61 EKM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 November 2011.

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