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D23 DFM

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

209,942 mi
Last recorded209,942 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD23 DFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 209,942 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 198,436 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 186,450 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 186,426 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front brake pipes near flexi brake hose connections corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear brake pipes above rear subframe and near flexi brake pipe brackets corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 172,691 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 172,493 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 152,027 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays preventing full inspection of underside components

Fail 12 Jan 2022 151,618 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays preventing full inspection of underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2021 136,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 118,024 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on outside edge.

Fail 30 Jan 2020 117,696 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre wearing on outside edge.

Pass 4 Feb 2019 97,178 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 97,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 72,118 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 72,118 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 53,621 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 47,913 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 42,643 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 42,362 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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D23 DFM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 D23 DFM, 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 D23 DFM registered?

D23 DFM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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