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GO02 ZCU

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,383 mi
Last recorded80,383 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGO02 ZCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 80,383 miles

Vehicle under covers not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Jul 2021 77,450 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine oil low (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 70,946 miles

slight play in front suspension arm front bushes

Fail 27 May 2020 70,946 miles

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

slight play in front suspension arm front bushes

Pass 9 Jan 2019 60,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall slight bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 60,588 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall slight bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 52,168 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolant level low

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 3 Jan 2018 52,168 miles

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255.35.18 (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolant level low

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 3 Apr 2015 36,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 26,473 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GO02 ZCU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GO02 ZCU, 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 GO02 ZCU registered?

GO02 ZCU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 May 2011.

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