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GK11 RZJ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

164,769 mi
Last recorded164,769 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK11 RZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 164,769 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 162,384 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output headlight bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Fail 6 Jun 2025 162,380 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output headlight bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.4 (b))

offside rear under tray loose

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 4 Jun 2024 157,056 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2023 153,276 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 146,557 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Small splits (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 138,786 miles

Could not fully check underside of vehicle because of undertray

Nearside Front Upper two small chips in windscreen

Fail 26 May 2021 138,786 miles

Could not fully check underside of vehicle because of undertray

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper two small chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Jun 2020 120,642 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 91,500 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 88,360 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 84,939 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 74,182 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 74,182 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 59,605 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 45,139 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 RZJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc 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 GK11 RZJ, 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 GK11 RZJ registered?

GK11 RZJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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