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DE61 HXH

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,854 mi
Last recorded127,854 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 HXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 127,854 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 119,334 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 119,227 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 104,307 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both suffering from lipping on disc surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 104,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outside side wall, also bald on inside edge--225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inside edge--225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 3mm and also nearly bald on inside edge--255/35R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both suffering from lipping on disc surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 80,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin WORN METAL TO METAL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 57,584 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging from mirror

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage/cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 57,270 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 57,270 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 54,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 50,500 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 47,552 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 44,205 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 40,387 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 35,290 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 30,530 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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DE61 HXH is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE61 HXH, 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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DE61 HXH is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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