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FL61 GYX

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,902 mi
Last recorded102,902 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 GYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 102,902 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 102,899 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 96,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 92,054 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in deep part of tread

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Fail 10 Jun 2024 92,029 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom cover perished and split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in deep part of tread

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 1 Jun 2023 88,627 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 82,061 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads cracking started (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 75,714 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall nick (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 75,714 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall nick (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 70,370 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 61,491 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 59,101 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front brake discs worn and lipped

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear of bumper damaged

rear brake discs starting to become worn and lipped

Pass 1 Oct 2016 53,593 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Sep 2015 46,377 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 33,485 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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FL61 GYX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FL61 GYX, 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 FL61 GYX registered?

FL61 GYX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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