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GY11 DKE

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,176 mi
Last recorded135,176 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 DKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 135,176 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 128,723 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 128,723 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 17 May 2022 122,036 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 118,570 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 110,957 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 100,024 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 100,024 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 95,349 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 95,349 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 86,930 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 79,396 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 65,691 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 43,430 miles

play in both front wheel bearings

screw in osf tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2013 18,317 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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GY11 DKE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GY11 DKE, 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 GY11 DKE registered?

GY11 DKE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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