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GY61 SFV

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

184,709 mi
Last recorded184,709 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 184,709 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to metal brake lines. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable bracket detached from subframe.

Pass 12 Nov 2021 175,495 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable bracket detached from subframe.

emissions too low to register on tester.

Fail 1 Nov 2021 175,268 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable bracket detached from subframe.

emissions too low to register on tester.

Pass 5 Nov 2020 172,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

undertray(s) fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 23 Oct 2019 156,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

undertray fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 12 Nov 2018 138,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

under bonnet covers fitted restricting inspection

under vehicle covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 10 Nov 2017 111,929 miles

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Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

offside front tyre worn heavily on outer edges

under bonnet covers fitted restricting inspection

under vehicle covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 17 Oct 2016 81,662 miles

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

under body covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 22 Oct 2015 53,533 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 42,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wipers smear screen slightly

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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GY61 SFV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SFV, 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 SFV registered?

GY61 SFV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 December 2011.

Is GY61 SFV safe to buy?

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