2011 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · EK61 VTX
2011 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 18 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 157,145 miles. MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,145 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EK61 VTX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2025
- 157,145 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EK61 VTX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Mercedes-Benz C (EK61 VTX) between September 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no kick up (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
EK61 VTX Mileage History
- 29/09/2023150,210 mi
- 04/10/2024152,081 mi+1,871 mi
- 15/10/2024152,093 mi+12 mi
- 07/10/2025157,048 mi+4,955 mi
- 24/11/2025157,145 mi+97 mi
Average of roughly 3,218 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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