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GK11 AKX

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

219,191 mi
Last recorded219,191 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK11 AKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 219,191 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of some testable components

Pass 24 Apr 2024 217,090 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 211,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

under tray fitted.

Fail 10 Oct 2022 211,898 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

under tray fitted.

Pass 6 Oct 2021 204,742 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 195,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 180,269 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 165,725 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 143,641 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 121,835 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 109,558 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 109,558 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 May 2015 100,898 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 87,939 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 84,930 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 84,930 miles

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

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

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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GK11 AKX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GK11 AKX, 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 GK11 AKX registered?

GK11 AKX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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