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GU61 TYZ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,230 mi
Last recorded135,230 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 135,230 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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))

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))

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

covers under car at test

o sr light damage

Pass 5 Apr 2023 123,353 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 123,267 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded to o s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 108,141 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 94,536 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Plus Brake Lamp Lens Damaged. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 94,535 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. Should Be 225/45 ZR17 (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Plus Brake Lamp Lens Damaged. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 81,151 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 74,514 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 74,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 May 2018 59,955 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2017 44,521 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 40,374 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 37,552 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 31,695 miles

Nearside front tyre has inner and outer wear and a few cuts on the outer wall

Offside front tyre has inner and outer wear

Offside rear tyre is on 2mm wearing thin and has inner wear

Pass 19 Apr 2014 24,154 miles

nearside front Road wheel slightly buckled

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 TYZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 TYZ, 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 TYZ registered?

GU61 TYZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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