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GU61 TUO

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

298,760 mi
Last recorded298,760 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 298,760 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 285,972 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 274,786 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 266,698 miles

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 245,722 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Aug 2018 245,722 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Sep 2017 208,020 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 171,712 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 171,712 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 138,069 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers smeary on windscreen

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 103,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 TUO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TUO, 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 TUO registered?

GU61 TUO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2011.

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