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GU61 OFM

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,123 mi
Last recorded118,123 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 OFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 118,123 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 118,123 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 109,389 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear general corrosion back axle

Pass 1 Jul 2024 95,630 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 83,844 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 82,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 77,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 73,197 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 66,163 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 66,163 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 57,734 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 49,617 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 49,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 42,230 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 31,950 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 23,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

both rear tyres have deep cuts to tread

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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GU61 OFM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol 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 GU61 OFM, 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 GU61 OFM registered?

GU61 OFM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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