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DN61 HBF

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,130 mi
Last recorded125,130 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN61 HBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 125,130 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 120,234 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2025 120,234 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2024 111,101 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 100,331 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 91,056 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2021 82,593 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2021 82,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2020 76,654 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 70,673 miles

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

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

engine covers and undersheilds fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2018 64,125 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine covers and undersheilds fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2017 57,610 miles

Front brake. Pads getting low

Fail 30 Aug 2017 57,610 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake. Pads getting low

Pass 7 Sep 2016 51,232 miles

NSF tyre inner side wall damaged not to cords

NSF wheel inner rim damaged

Slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 18 Nov 2015 47,873 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on edges

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

Offside Rear tyre punctured

Fail 12 Nov 2015 47,863 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre punctured

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on edges

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

Offside Rear tyre punctured

Pass 11 Nov 2014 39,587 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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DN61 HBF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DN61 HBF, 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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DN61 HBF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 December 2011.

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