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GV11 OVH

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

39,474 mi
Last recorded39,474 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 OVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 39,474 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 39,471 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 38,039 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 38,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 36,703 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2023 34,800 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

o/s/r light lamp damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2022 33,491 miles

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2021 31,949 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 29,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front mirror damage

Pass 21 May 2018 26,184 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 22,616 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 10 Jul 2015 16,218 miles

offside front tyre perished

Fail 10 Jul 2015 16,218 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre perished

Pass 18 Jul 2014 12,671 miles

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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GV11 OVH is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GV11 OVH, 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 GV11 OVH registered?

GV11 OVH is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2011.

Is GV11 OVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV11 OVH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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