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BJ61 GVO

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

206,895 mi
Last recorded206,895 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 GVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 206,895 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 189,909 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 187,720 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 185,778 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 164,519 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 28 Oct 2016 164,519 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust clamp split

Pass 29 Oct 2015 132,287 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 97,053 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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BJ61 GVO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BJ61 GVO, 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 BJ61 GVO registered?

BJ61 GVO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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