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GY11 GUD

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

178,095 mi
Last recorded178,095 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 GUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 178,095 miles

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

both front tyres worn low / mishapen

Fail 12 Sep 2023 178,095 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn low / mishapen

Pass 22 Aug 2022 159,676 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 154,602 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 149,361 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 149,344 miles

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

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 28 Aug 2019 143,276 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 126,279 miles

O/S/F tyre cracking inside sidewall

O/S/R light lens cracked

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 3 Aug 2018 126,278 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

O/S/F tyre cracking inside sidewall

O/S/R light lens cracked

front brake discs slightly pitted

front brake pads wearing thin

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 29 Jun 2017 117,705 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 117,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

Pass 19 Apr 2016 107,702 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 107,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 90,941 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 90,940 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 65,537 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 GUD is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GUD, 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 GUD registered?

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

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The MOT history for GY11 GUD shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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