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GV61 YJF

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,116 mi
Last recorded126,116 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 YJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 126,116 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 126,115 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 108,114 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 108,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 93,936 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 87,845 miles

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

Front tyres worn on edges

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)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 76,199 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 74,902 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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GV61 YJF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GV61 YJF, 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 GV61 YJF registered?

GV61 YJF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is GV61 YJF safe to buy?

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