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DE11 YDV

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

152,185 mi
Last recorded152,185 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 YDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 152,185 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 128,301 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 123,829 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2024 123,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 111,446 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2023 111,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 103,133 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 103,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2021 94,828 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 90,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 82,649 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 82,647 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 71,866 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has slight cut in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 71,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has slight cut in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 64,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 55,831 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 44,924 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 44,924 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 30,643 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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DE11 YDV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc 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 DE11 YDV, 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 DE11 YDV registered?

DE11 YDV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 2011.

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