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GU61 XDH

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6mm central + worn inner edge 255/35 R18 XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6mm central + worn inner edge 255/35 R18 XL (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 123,622 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs scored inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both rear springs at base. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear exhaust heat shield is loose.

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear, lower, front, Inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front rear arm, outer ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs scored inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both rear springs at base. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear exhaust heat shield is loose.

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear, lower, front, Inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 110,657 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear, lower, front, Inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 102,742 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 4 Oct 2022 102,742 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 28 Sep 2021 86,985 miles

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

both front tyres wearing outer edges 225/40x18

Pass 22 Sep 2020 74,780 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 74,780 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear 255/35x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2019 100,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 91,915 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 81,933 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 72,620 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 72,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35x18 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewalls (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 68,157 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 62,017 miles

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

O/S front tyre starting to split on inner sidewall

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 XDH is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XDH, 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 XDH registered?

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

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