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GJ61 OSU

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,690 mi
Last recorded129,690 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 OSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Nov 2024 129,690 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 121,222 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 115,382 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 106,910 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 104,927 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 92,734 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine and under cover fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2018 79,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 64,064 miles

engine and under cover fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2016 77,003 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 31,448 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 24,097 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 OSU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GJ61 OSU, 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 OSU registered?

GJ61 OSU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2011.

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