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GJ61 GPZ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,386 mi
Last recorded163,386 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 GPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2023 163,386 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side insufficient effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 146,127 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 146,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2021 135,012 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 127,346 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 110,010 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 110,010 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 91,613 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 76,578 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads appear slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2016 62,629 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 61,260 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 38,148 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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GJ61 GPZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ61 GPZ, 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 GJ61 GPZ registered?

GJ61 GPZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2011.

Is GJ61 GPZ safe to buy?

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