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GY61 FEP

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

160,471 mi
Last recorded160,471 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 FEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 160,471 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Park brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 18 Sep 2023 157,001 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 155,079 miles

Rear subframe heavily undersealed

Fail 30 Sep 2022 155,073 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 154,110 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 138,059 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 126,851 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 105,507 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2017 90,089 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 90,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 78,619 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 78,505 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2015 68,943 miles

both front tyres treads wearing low on inner and outer edges

brake discs are lightly corroded

engine cover fitted under tray fitted

runs to clean for emissions reading

Pass 8 Oct 2014 55,412 miles

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

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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GY61 FEP is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc 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 GY61 FEP, 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 GY61 FEP registered?

GY61 FEP is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 2011.

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