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G5 DRX

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,175 mi
Last recorded92,175 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 DRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 92,175 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 24 May 2025 74,952 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 May 2025 74,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 57,997 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 52,839 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 46,936 miles

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

Slight scoring n/s/f brake disc

Pass 29 Dec 2020 44,426 miles

under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2019 42,168 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 38,503 miles

Nearside Front Outer damage to tyre sidewall, no cords visible

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))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 28 Dec 2018 38,503 miles

Nearside Front Outer damage to tyre sidewall, no cords visible

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (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))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2018 32,351 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2016 24,970 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2016 18,038 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2016 18,038 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2014 16,156 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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G5 DRX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 G5 DRX, 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 G5 DRX registered?

G5 DRX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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