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DK61 YZU

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

101,842 mi
Last recorded101,842 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK61 YZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 101,842 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 96,230 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 90,279 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/f brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 90,279 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/f brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 85,936 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides behind wheels (1.1.11 (c))

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

parking brake limit only just met requirements

Pass 28 Sep 2022 76,913 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front drop link dust cover cracking/perishing

windscreen chipped

Pass 22 Sep 2021 69,916 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 65,022 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 59,474 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 53,475 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 49,564 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 45,061 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 35,803 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 27,239 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 17,875 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 YZU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 DK61 YZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DK61 YZU?

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What year was DK61 YZU registered?

DK61 YZU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is DK61 YZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK61 YZU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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