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GV11 WLB

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

140,863 mi
Last recorded140,863 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 WLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 140,863 miles

slight knock osf - no play found

Fail 25 Aug 2026 140,851 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 134,963 miles

front drop links weak

osf tyre worn edges + perishing

Fail 12 Aug 2025 134,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2553518 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

front drop links weak

osf tyre worn edges + perishing

osr tyre worn on edges perishing badly

Pass 13 Aug 2024 130,840 miles

Both front anti roll bar drop links weak

Engine under covers damp with oil

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges and beginning to crack/perish

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn on edges and beginning to crack/perish

Pass 29 Jul 2023 120,706 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low cracking

Pass 18 Jun 2022 115,581 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 107,324 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 93,947 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 81,803 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 69,350 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 60,046 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 52,784 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 43,011 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 30,712 miles

No Emissions Detected

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 WLB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GV11 WLB, 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 WLB registered?

GV11 WLB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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