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GY61 GDZ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,800 mi
Last recorded95,800 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 GDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 95,800 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 have surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rears behind wheels (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 95,581 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 89,114 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 89,106 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 77,849 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 77,839 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 74,448 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 68,951 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 59,025 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm (centre)

Pass 17 Nov 2017 49,399 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection under vehicle

Pass 21 Nov 2016 40,459 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall damager

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 31,988 miles

damage to offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 28 Oct 2014 23,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 23,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 GDZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GY61 GDZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY61 GDZ registered?

GY61 GDZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 2011.

Is GY61 GDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY61 GDZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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