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GK11 BXU

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,493 mi
Last recorded138,493 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK11 BXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 138,493 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall...225/40/18 92W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 128,245 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 128,245 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2022 119,524 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 113,037 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 113,037 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foreward facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 107,476 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 28 Jun 2019 98,716 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 98,710 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 90,690 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 83,324 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 68,302 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 68,302 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 51,305 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 33,034 miles

emissions to clean to register

Fail 19 Jun 2014 33,034 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

emissions to clean to register

nsf tyre side wall cut

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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GK11 BXU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GK11 BXU, 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 GK11 BXU registered?

GK11 BXU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 April 2011.

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The MOT history for GK11 BXU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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