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GY61 GRU

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,352 mi
Last recorded94,352 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 GRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 94,352 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 86,427 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured slight damage to lens (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 79,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar drop link dust cover perished

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar drop link dust cover perished

Offside Front direction indicator damaged (mirror)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 72,711 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 72,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 65,755 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 95,787 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 87,908 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 74,393 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 59,363 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 58,925 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 45,180 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 35,561 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Damage to sidewall with cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread edges below 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 18,864 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 10,856 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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GY61 GRU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc 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 GY61 GRU, 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 GRU registered?

GY61 GRU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 2011.

Is GY61 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY61 GRU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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