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MK61 ZGB

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,386 mi
Last recorded117,386 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK61 ZGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2023 117,386 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested not tested due to brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going in to nearside rear wheel arch liner marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 116,525 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 116,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 179,962 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower ball joint boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 98,554 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 98,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2019 87,276 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 74,346 miles

Nearside front and offside front tyres have a slight tear

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

Tinted sun strip fitted to top of windscreen but not seriously obstructing view to the front

Pass 24 Jul 2017 59,404 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 73,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearin very very thin inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing very thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 36,930 miles

Front Tyres Wearing On Edges

Fail 9 Oct 2015 36,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.86 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.07 mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Tyres Wearing On Edges

Pass 2 Oct 2014 28,022 miles

nearside front tyre scuffed on outer wall

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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MK61 ZGB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MK61 ZGB, 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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MK61 ZGB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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