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GV11 URX

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,427 mi
Last recorded149,427 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 URX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 149,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 149,427 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 135,145 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 132,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 132,228 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 126,990 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 126,990 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 116,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2 to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2 to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 116,355 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut within 2mm central tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2 to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2 to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 106,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer brake pads low and inner pads difficult to view clearly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 106,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split and opens up during steering lock to lock (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split and opens up during steering lock to lock (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer brake pads low and inner pads difficult to view clearly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 100,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Shallow cut to the inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 100,302 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn On rearward arm of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Shallow cut to the inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 89,973 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 81,967 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 77,078 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 71,653 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 60,135 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 44,644 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 URX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 URX, 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 GV11 URX registered?

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

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