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GU61 YRZ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

168,785 mi
Last recorded168,785 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 168,785 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 159,825 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 142,947 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 134,051 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))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 114,731 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 107,552 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

advisory note nearside front fog unit loose in bumper may dazzle driver of other vehicle

Pass 27 Aug 2017 89,986 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn close to cords on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 30 Aug 2016 70,055 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

off side front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

rear service brakes show imbalance of 18%.

Pass 7 Sep 2015 51,789 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some componets

Pass 19 Aug 2014 35,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

off side rear tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm, shows uneven wear, deep splits and is perished.

Fail 18 Aug 2014 35,664 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

off side rear tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm, shows uneven wear, deep splits and is perished.

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 YRZ 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 YRZ, 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 YRZ registered?

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

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