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D5 GJG

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

157,105 mi
Last recorded157,105 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 GJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 157,105 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 148,290 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 25 Mar 2025 148,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2024 138,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 123,513 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 110,050 miles

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

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 4 Mar 2021 101,133 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 92,597 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 82,611 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 77,133 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 71,053 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 63,992 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 55,026 miles

advise oil leak from front of vehicle

Pass 2 May 2014 42,930 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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D5 GJG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 D5 GJG, 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 D5 GJG registered?

D5 GJG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 May 2011.

Is D5 GJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 GJG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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