2011 Mercedes-Benz C 2.0L Diesel · GD11 OKE
2011 Mercedes-Benz C (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Jun 2011. Recorded mileage 118,685 miles. MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,685 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GD11 OKE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2026
- 118,685 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GD11 OKE 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 (GD11 OKE) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 September 2026 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: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))”.
GD11 OKE Mileage History
- 02/09/202495,600 mi
- 02/09/202495,600 mi
- 26/09/2025104,499 mi+8,899 mi
- 26/09/2026118,685 mi+14,186 mi
- 26/09/2026118,685 mi
Average of roughly 11,184 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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