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MT61 GWZ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

164,137 mi
Last recorded164,137 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT61 GWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 164,137 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2024 164,137 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 159,832 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 155,816 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both NSF OSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Foot/hand brake has very long travel

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 155,816 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both NSF OSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Foot/hand brake has very long travel

Headlamp aim too high Both NSF OSF (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 144,521 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both OSR NSR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 144,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both OSR NSR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 134,790 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deep cut to tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 109,948 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 109,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 91,038 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 62,889 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 62,889 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 61,758 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 6 Jan 2016 51,573 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 39,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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
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MT61 GWZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MT61 GWZ, 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 MT61 GWZ registered?

MT61 GWZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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