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GFZ 3747

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFZ 3747
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022

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

Front Windscreen has small chips in it

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

Offside Front Side repeater damage

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 155,373 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater damage

Front Windscreen has small chip in it

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 146,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front tie rod inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 146,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front tie rod inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 146,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 127,602 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 127,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear both lamps (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 109,510 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

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

Zero Emissions

Pass 4 May 2017 90,748 miles

engine and chassis covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2016 75,369 miles

Advise under trays and sill covers fitted

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 75,363 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (4.1.D.1b)

Advise under trays and sill covers fitted

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

Pass 7 May 2015 67,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels

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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GFZ 3747 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 GFZ 3747, 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 GFZ 3747 registered?

GFZ 3747 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 May 2011.

Is GFZ 3747 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFZ 3747 shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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