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GU61 TXY

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,562 mi
Last recorded124,562 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 TXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 124,562 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Engine has a rattle.

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Topped up engine oil. 1.5L 5w-30.

Pass 25 May 2021 113,679 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. 195/60 16. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Puncture not repairable. 195/60 16 ()

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 110,247 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 110,247 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 97,093 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake fluctuation

Offside Rear parking brake fluctuation

Pass 15 Feb 2018 80,362 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 63,371 miles

Front Seat belt clasp cover missing

Fail 23 Feb 2017 63,371 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Seat belt clasp cover missing

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam LLB 477 (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 46,933 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 39,866 miles

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)

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 TXY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TXY, 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 TXY registered?

GU61 TXY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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