2011 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · KM61 GEU
2011 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 16 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 96,906 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,906 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KM61 GEU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2023
- 96,906 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KM61 GEU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Mercedes-Benz C (KM61 GEU) between August 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2023 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 (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
KM61 GEU Mileage History
- 19/08/202295,678 mi
- 19/08/202295,678 mi
- 07/09/202399,884 mi+4,206 mi
- 15/09/202396,906 mi-2,978 mi
Average of roughly 1,144 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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