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DL11 GME

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,759 mi
Last recorded124,759 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL11 GME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 124,759 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 124,759 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 116,320 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 116,281 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 109,382 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 109,382 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 96,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very badly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 83,413 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 3 Apr 2018 83,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 69,109 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 60,842 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 54,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Outer sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 44,259 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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DL11 GME is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DL11 GME, 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 DL11 GME registered?

DL11 GME is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 2011.

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