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DG11 YLZ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,807 mi
Last recorded125,807 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG11 YLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 125,807 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 125,807 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 120,203 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 112,860 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 107,375 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 97,808 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 97,808 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 84,872 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 71,803 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 56,252 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 56,252 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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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DG11 YLZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DG11 YLZ, 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 DG11 YLZ registered?

DG11 YLZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2011.

Is DG11 YLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG11 YLZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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