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DG61 OKT

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

163,543 mi
Last recorded163,543 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 OKT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 163,543 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 153,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2024 142,178 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 142,168 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 126,754 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper and lower ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper and lower ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 126,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper and lower ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper and lower ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 110,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc worn and deep grooving on faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc worn and deep grooving on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front control arm balljoint minor play felt after replacing rear arm with major play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 110,046 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm balljoint excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc worn and deep grooving on faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc worn and deep grooving on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 94,023 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 94,023 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 89,170 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 84,432 miles

near side rear brake pipe starting to go rusty by top of coil spring

off side rear brake pipe starting to go rusty by nearside and off side tops of coil springs

Fail 15 Jul 2019 84,430 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords near side front tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

near side rear brake pipe starting to go rusty by top of coil spring

off side rear brake pipe starting to go rusty by nearside and off side tops of coil springs

Pass 12 Jul 2018 75,388 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 67,988 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 56,094 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 43,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 30,487 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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DG61 OKT is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DG61 OKT, 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 DG61 OKT registered?

DG61 OKT is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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