2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 3.0L Diesel · GK61 VST
2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 125,663 miles. MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ R-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,663 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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GK61 VST Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
- 125,663 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GK61 VST MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class (GK61 VST) between September 2014 and December 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a))”.
GK61 VST Mileage History
- 23/09/201428,452 mi
- 14/09/201537,819 mi+9,367 mi
- 22/09/201648,763 mi+10,944 mi
- 06/10/201759,364 mi+10,601 mi
- 07/09/201866,808 mi+7,444 mi
- 14/09/201866,809 mi+1 mi
- 25/11/201977,133 mi+10,324 mi
- 17/11/202080,773 mi+3,640 mi
- 17/11/202080,773 mi
- 09/11/202185,580 mi+4,807 mi
- 21/12/202296,966 mi+11,386 mi
- 08/12/2023106,808 mi+9,842 mi
- 13/12/2024115,870 mi+9,062 mi
- 13/12/2024115,870 mi
- 15/12/2025125,663 mi+9,793 mi
Average of roughly 8,658 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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