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LR61 GEK

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,575 mi
Last recorded123,575 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR61 GEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 123,575 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 120,888 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 115,883 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 113,058 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 101,715 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 101,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Road wheel fixing missing one from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 92,715 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 7 Feb 2020 86,767 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2020 86,767 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2019 81,784 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2018 75,381 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 62,088 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 10 Mar 2016 46,724 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 46,690 miles

NO EMISSION PRINT OUT DUE TO LOW EMISSIONS GASES

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 20 Mar 2015 37,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2014 37,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LR61 GEK 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 87.5%.

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 LR61 GEK, 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 LR61 GEK registered?

LR61 GEK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 2011.

Is LR61 GEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR61 GEK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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