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GK11 SCV

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,639 mi
Last recorded158,639 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK11 SCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 158,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material -exposed pipe- after flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

parking brake 19%. requires attention

Pass 4 Oct 2024 153,770 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 153,770 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 148,845 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 143,059 miles

rear brake pads wearing low-

Pass 29 Sep 2021 135,146 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 120,340 miles

Exhaust mounting defective downpipe clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 99,725 miles

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm 225/45/17

rear brake pads worn to about 3mm

Pass 29 Mar 2018 94,068 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin corrosion on discs (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 94,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17y (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin corrosion on discs (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 84,596 miles

rear brake pads wearing slightly low? unable to check properly with wheels on

Fail 4 Apr 2017 84,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17w (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake pads wearing slightly low? unable to check properly with wheels on

Pass 24 Mar 2016 71,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to wear markers 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to wear markers (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 53,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit, lower outside centre 3/4 [225/45/17w]

Pass 3 Apr 2014 41,895 miles

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

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

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 SCV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GK11 SCV, 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 SCV registered?

GK11 SCV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2011.

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