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GK61 VTO

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,454 mi
Last recorded126,454 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK61 VTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 126,454 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 125,962 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner rim (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2024 101,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/17/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 100,882 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/17/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 83,359 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 79,903 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (BOTH FRONT TO REAR) pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded pipe along boot floor (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 79,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (BOTH FRONT TO REAR) pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded pipe along boot floor (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 76,034 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 72,140 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 68,428 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Apr 2019 60,892 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 49,209 miles

emissions too low for print out.

engine cover,under tray and sill covers fitted.

Pass 14 Sep 2017 47,108 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 35,891 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 28,465 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 21,178 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outter edge

Offside front tyre wearing slightly on both edges

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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GK61 VTO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc 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 GK61 VTO, 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 GK61 VTO registered?

GK61 VTO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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