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MJ61 GHA

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

46,323 mi
Last recorded46,323 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 GHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 46,323 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2025 40,003 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 38,049 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 32,765 miles

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

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

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

Under shields fitted

Pass 23 May 2023 32,488 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 31,908 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 29,723 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 29,720 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 27,622 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 27,622 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 25,341 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 25,341 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 21,936 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 18,422 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 12,952 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 11,969 miles

Under trays fitted preventing view of some components

Pass 10 Oct 2014 9,747 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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MJ61 GHA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MJ61 GHA, 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 MJ61 GHA registered?

MJ61 GHA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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The MOT history for MJ61 GHA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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