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DG11 YML

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,315 mi
Last recorded146,315 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG11 YML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 146,315 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 132,680 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 15,989 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 119,758 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 103,205 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 102,533 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 87,628 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 72,477 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 66,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both

Pass 6 Aug 2018 60,132 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seats

lower under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 6 Aug 2018 60,132 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seats

lower under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Jul 2017 53,402 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 47,913 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 36,809 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 29,808 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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DG11 YML is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YML, 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 YML registered?

DG11 YML is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2011.

Is DG11 YML safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG11 YML shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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