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DG61 OLH

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,879 mi
Last recorded103,879 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 OLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 103,879 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 96,618 miles

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

Front Lower Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 96,618 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and lower boots (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Lower Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 90,286 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 82,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 82,790 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative electronic leveling device link rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 70,167 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 58,916 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 58,916 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 48,691 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 48,551 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 45,312 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 38,726 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 35,211 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 28,236 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 21,284 miles

o/s/r tyre inside splitting

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 OLH is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DG61 OLH, 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 OLH registered?

DG61 OLH is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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