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B7 GRA

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

97,253 mi
Last recorded97,253 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 GRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 97,253 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 91,092 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake shoes locking to drum not detected on RBT

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 84,441 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 77,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 68,953 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 61,335 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 54,993 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 45,442 miles

Offside Rear close to limit

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall has wear.

Pass 7 Feb 2018 36,450 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 25,032 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 20,038 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 20,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 13,090 miles

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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B7 GRA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 B7 GRA, 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 B7 GRA registered?

B7 GRA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2011.

Is B7 GRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B7 GRA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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