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CA61 WGJ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,097 mi
Last recorded161,097 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 WGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 161,097 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 161,097 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 156,093 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive poss oil filter housing gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2022 150,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 134,270 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 134,270 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 87,194 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 78,100 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 78,100 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 75,219 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 68,198 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 63,239 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 63,238 miles

Nearside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2015 55,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on limit edges void (4.1.E.1)

Rear both tyres on the limit

Pass 17 Feb 2015 50,602 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 48,830 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edge

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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CA61 WGJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CA61 WGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA61 WGJ registered?

CA61 WGJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2011.

Is CA61 WGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA61 WGJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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