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5 GJ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

50,052 mi
Last recorded50,052 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 GJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 50,052 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wing shield to connector (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres have different speed ratings

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 48,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to connector under wheel arch liner (1.1.11 (c))

Rear tyres have different speed ratings

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 48,113 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 46,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45 r17 91w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 46,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45 r17 91v continental (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45 r17 91w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 43,926 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 43,082 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 39,668 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 35,029 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 30,231 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 25,088 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 18,299 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 13,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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5 GJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 5 GJ, 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.

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What year was 5 GJ registered?

5 GJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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