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L70 GRS

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

112,932 mi
Last recorded112,932 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL70 GRS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 112,932 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above diff and along fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 105,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above diff and next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 96,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 96,358 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 86,711 miles

Emissions to clean to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Dec 2021 81,628 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Dec 2020 75,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 63,455 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 49,583 miles

slight rusting at off side front brake pipe

Pass 2 Jun 2017 37,810 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 33,819 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 31,640 miles

N/S Front tyre split on inner wall but not showing cords

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Jul 2014 29,228 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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L70 GRS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 L70 GRS, 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 L70 GRS registered?

L70 GRS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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