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GU61 XDR

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

145,894 mi
Last recorded145,894 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 145,894 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear brake pipe covered in grease

rear prop shaft flex disc has slight cracks

Pass 3 Mar 2023 135,156 miles

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

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

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

Rear prop shaft flex disc has slight cracks

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2022 122,572 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 111,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 111,426 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 102,386 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2019 94,417 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 84,635 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 75,370 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 66,385 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 56,715 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XDR 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 90.9%.

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 XDR, 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 XDR registered?

GU61 XDR is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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The MOT history for GU61 XDR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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