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GU61 NVK

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,631 mi
Last recorded78,631 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 NVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 78,631 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 69,874 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 69,874 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Self leveling arm rod broken on suspension system (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 60,084 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 60,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right Adjusted by tester (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system lamp on

Pass 28 Apr 2023 52,575 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 52,575 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 41,519 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 36,887 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 30,550 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 22,321 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 15,936 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 11,988 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 7,008 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 5,098 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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GU61 NVK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 GU61 NVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU61 NVK registered?

GU61 NVK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is GU61 NVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU61 NVK shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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