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G17 CBL

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

72,556 mi
Last recorded72,556 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 CBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 72,556 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 69,863 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 65,515 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 65,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2023 61,497 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 59,066 miles

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

cracks in tyres

Pass 19 Mar 2021 53,637 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 49,218 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 44,825 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 40,954 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 36,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and sidewalls perished and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and tread starting to separate on the outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 31,794 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 24 Mar 2015 26,752 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 22,593 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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G17 CBL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol 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 G17 CBL, 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 G17 CBL registered?

G17 CBL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2011.

Is G17 CBL safe to buy?

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