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DF11 DYA

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,584 mi
Last recorded141,584 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF11 DYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 141,584 miles

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

Under trays/covers fitted obscuring testable components

exhaust flexi slightly damage

Fail 20 Sep 2025 141,582 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover crack

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under trays/covers fitted obscuring testable components

exhaust flexi slightly damage

Pass 28 Jan 2025 138,712 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2024 138,710 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.26mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 136,544 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 136,542 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.76mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 132,263 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 124,225 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 124,223 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 111,165 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2-3mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 111,165 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2-3mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 101,397 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 101,397 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 86,321 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 79,720 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 68,800 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 59,070 miles

chip in windscreen

emissions to low to record on machine

front brake pads getting low

nearside and offside front tyres worn low on outer edges close to legal limits 2/1.6mm

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limits 2mm

Pass 12 Jun 2014 43,410 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DF11 DYA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DF11 DYA, 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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DF11 DYA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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