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DK61 YXC

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,919 mi
Last recorded136,919 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK61 YXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 136,919 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Multiple nails ()

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 136,919 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Multiple nails ()

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 124,604 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 112,398 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 112,381 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 101,913 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 100,205 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 96,531 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 91,695 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 84,211 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 84,204 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively inop (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 79,367 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 74,686 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 65,340 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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DK61 YXC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DK61 YXC, 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 DK61 YXC registered?

DK61 YXC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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The MOT history for DK61 YXC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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