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GCT 496

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

167,446 mi
Last recorded167,446 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCT 496
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 167,446 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre screen small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 161,186 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre screen small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 154,806 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 147,696 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 137,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jul 2021 124,069 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 111,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 103,291 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 94,639 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Fail 11 Jul 2018 94,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in tread 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 4 Jul 2017 86,092 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 7 Jul 2016 73,015 miles

Sill covers fitted

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Fail 7 Jul 2016 73,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Sill covers fitted

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Fail 4 Jul 2015 59,625 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 59,625 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 38,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GCT 496 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GCT 496, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GCT 496 registered?

GCT 496 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 February 2011.

Is GCT 496 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCT 496 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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