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DC06 SEC

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,159 mi
Last recorded128,159 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC06 SEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 128,159 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 128,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 121,728 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 121,725 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 114,399 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2023 114,395 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 106,448 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 97,732 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 97,727 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 93,049 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 93,044 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 90,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 90,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 84,547 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 79,324 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 79,324 miles

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective levelling sensor (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play advise adjustment (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play advise adjustment (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 73,911 miles

engine covers fitted

side and rear windows tinted

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2015 68,470 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre perished

Vehicle has under shield prevents full inspection !

Pass 24 Oct 2014 61,002 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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DC06 SEC 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 63.2%.

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 DC06 SEC, 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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DC06 SEC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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