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GJ11 XJC

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,715 mi
Last recorded89,715 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 XJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 89,715 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 88,460 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 87,160 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 84,940 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 84,873 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 80,377 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 80,377 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 74,782 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 69,194 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 63,234 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 57,335 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 51,052 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 44,727 miles

underbody covers fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2016 44,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

underbody covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2015 39,270 miles

Nearside Front bald on edges

Pass 18 Aug 2014 32,666 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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GJ11 XJC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc 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 GJ11 XJC, 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 GJ11 XJC registered?

GJ11 XJC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is GJ11 XJC safe to buy?

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