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GGZ 1270

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

133,772 mi
Last recorded133,772 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGZ 1270
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 133,772 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 129,552 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 125,326 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 123,609 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 120,672 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 118,685 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 115,716 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 111,229 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 105,514 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 101,348 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 96,610 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

no smoke reading

Pass 5 May 2015 77,571 miles

smoke test no reading

Fail 5 May 2015 77,571 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

smoke test no reading

Pass 10 May 2014 55,019 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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GGZ 1270 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel 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 GGZ 1270, 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 GGZ 1270 registered?

GGZ 1270 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 May 2011.

Is GGZ 1270 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GGZ 1270 shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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