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GY11 FSO

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

51,650 mi
Last recorded51,650 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 51,650 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 51,282 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has deep side wall damage.

Rear Brake discs pitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 50,949 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively just acceptable (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre has deep side wall damage

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 50,339 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear tyre pressures seem low / tpms light on

Road wheel slightly distorted offside front and rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust flexible section deteriorating slightly

Pass 14 Feb 2022 49,806 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight damage side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre side wall damaged

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 49,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight damage side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre side wall damaged

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 49,100 miles

Front and rear brake hose collars corroding

N/S/F & O/S/F lower suspension arm forward bushes perishing slightly.

N/S/F anti-roll bar link gaiter perishing slightly

O/S/R brake discs scored and pitted.

Offside Front Tyre has slight wall damage

Road wheel slightly distorted O/S/F & O/S/R wheel rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 48,703 miles

Both front lower suspension forward arm bushes perishing slightly.

Front Number plate slightly loose.

Rear bumper lower trim damaged.

Road wheel slightly distorted O/S/F and N/S/F (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R and O/S/F tyres have side wall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 70,476 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced recommend attention (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake discs wearing and brake pads getting low/rear brake discs corroding slightly

top engine cover loose

Pass 9 Feb 2018 45,685 miles

Front brake discs wearing , pads getting low.

O/S Front and rear wheel rims slightly distorted.

Pass 8 Feb 2017 42,018 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges , both also have side wall damage --Recommend replacements

Both rear tyres worn close to wear indicators

Front brake discs wearing

N/S/F wheel rim distorted

Pass 11 Feb 2016 39,495 miles

Front & rear N/S wheel rims slightly distorted

Front & rear tyres wearing on edges

O/S/F tyre has side wall damage --N/S/F has side wall damage on inner wall

Fail 24 Jan 2015 37,402 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage osf tyre side wall

engine and underbody covers fitted limited view

front wipers smearing recommend attention

Pass 24 Jan 2015 37,402 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage osf tyre side wall

engine and underbody covers fitted limited view

front wipers smearing recommend attention

Pass 10 Feb 2014 32,887 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 FSO 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 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 GY11 FSO, 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 FSO registered?

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

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