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GX61 OBZ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

172,529 mi
Last recorded172,529 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX61 OBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 172,529 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 160,378 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 154,738 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 152,145 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 149,412 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 145,045 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 145,042 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 112,582 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Fail 13 Nov 2018 112,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 1 Nov 2017 71,861 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 28 Oct 2017 71,286 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 9 Nov 2016 36,328 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 27,042 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 16,580 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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GX61 OBZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 GX61 OBZ, 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 GX61 OBZ registered?

GX61 OBZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is GX61 OBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX61 OBZ 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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