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DE61 VFM

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,116 mi
Last recorded115,116 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 VFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 115,116 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 91,126 miles

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2023 78,108 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 70,663 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 70,663 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 62,363 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 56,355 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 56,355 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 52,559 miles

Offside Rear Tyre starting to wear low on tread

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 49,485 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 42,194 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 34,462 miles

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 26,009 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 19,386 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 VFM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VFM, 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 DE61 VFM registered?

DE61 VFM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2011.

Is DE61 VFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE61 VFM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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