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GU61 TVA

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,402 mi
Last recorded163,402 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 163,402 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

handbrake release slight fault

Fail 4 Feb 2022 163,101 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides, lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

handbrake release slight fault

Pass 15 Feb 2021 158,055 miles

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 152,354 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 129,562 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 129,562 miles

Headlamp aim too high o/s and n/s (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 124,575 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 124,575 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 120,159 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 107,479 miles

n/s front tyre wearing outer edge

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 TVA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TVA, 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 TVA registered?

GU61 TVA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2011.

Is GU61 TVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU61 TVA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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