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GL11 VLX

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,093 mi
Last recorded126,093 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL11 VLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 126,093 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2025 122,332 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2024 118,460 miles

under trays fitted obscuring full inspection of some components

Pass 2 Mar 2023 115,101 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2022 112,376 miles

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

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

Windscreens wipers slightly smearing

Pass 2 Jul 2021 106,148 miles

under trays fitted as standard

Fail 2 Jul 2021 106,148 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted as standard

Pass 9 Jul 2020 101,083 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2020 101,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2019 93,504 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 80,063 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2018 80,063 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2017 67,076 miles

f/ discs worn

Pass 7 Jul 2016 52,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear discs and pads worn

Pass 9 Jul 2015 39,996 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 30,237 miles

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

offside front tyre worn low at edges of tread and damaged on outer sidewall

possible nearside and offside front inner brake pads low

slight wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

Fail 9 Jul 2014 30,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

offside front tyre worn low at edges of tread and damaged on outer sidewall

possible nearside and offside front inner brake pads low

slight wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

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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GL11 VLX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GL11 VLX, 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 GL11 VLX registered?

GL11 VLX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 July 2011.

Is GL11 VLX safe to buy?

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