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MA61 JGU

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,829 mi
Last recorded116,829 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA61 JGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 116,829 miles

both front brake pipes are showing corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2025 109,899 miles

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

exhaust system showing previous welding repairs

various suspension bushes perished

Fail 8 Apr 2025 109,828 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of brake discs (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18w xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust system showing previous welding repairs

various suspension bushes perished

Pass 12 Apr 2024 107,251 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 106,425 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 94,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 83,070 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 81,385 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 79,947 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 1 May 2019 74,177 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 65,776 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 52,839 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

Fail 12 May 2017 52,839 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 6 May 2016 37,850 miles

Nearside Front alloy wheel buckled

Pass 29 Sep 2014 34,771 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside 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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MA61 JGU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol 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 MA61 JGU, 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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MA61 JGU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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