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GF11 VTG

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

85,890 mi
Last recorded85,890 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF11 VTG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 85,890 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 85,437 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Mid section clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 85,432 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust mounting defective Mid section clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 84,775 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 83,092 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 80,221 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 80,221 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear above under tray (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 77,369 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 72,797 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn smooth on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 68,652 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 63,415 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 58,800 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 52,548 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 40,698 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 36,959 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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GF11 VTG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GF11 VTG, 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 GF11 VTG registered?

GF11 VTG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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