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GU61 TUJ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

214,709 mi
Last recorded214,709 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 TUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 214,709 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 182,330 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 182,324 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 159,591 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 151,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 142,228 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

offside front tyre bald on edges

Fail 13 Oct 2017 142,149 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

offside front tyre bald on edges

Pass 27 Oct 2016 129,496 miles

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded at nearside rear

Pass 17 Oct 2015 122,965 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 4 Aug 2015 121,294 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 121,294 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 48,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2014 48,409 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TUJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GU61 TUJ, 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 GU61 TUJ registered?

GU61 TUJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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The MOT history for GU61 TUJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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