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CU61 CDN

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,631 mi
Last recorded141,631 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU61 CDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 141,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 141,630 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

ENGINE OIL LOW

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 137,868 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2023 134,072 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2023 134,030 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2022 129,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and upper . (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 123,190 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 116,009 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 107,997 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 103,210 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 94,906 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 94,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 86,419 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 79,928 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic undertrays fitted obscuring view to some components

Fail 8 Sep 2015 78,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 61,333 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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CU61 CDN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CU61 CDN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU61 CDN registered?

CU61 CDN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is CU61 CDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU61 CDN shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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