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DP11 PUJ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,164 mi
Last recorded111,164 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP11 PUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 111,164 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 99,261 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 85,969 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 72,682 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 72,343 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front torque arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 17 Aug 2021 54,878 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Torque arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge & cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 54,878 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Torque arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge & cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 37,553 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 33,107 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 29,096 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

The engine has upper & lower covers fitted

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front inside & outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 29,096 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

The engine has upper & lower covers fitted

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front inside & outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside & offside, fitted 2 24" Aero blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 26,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside & outside edges worn (4.1.E.1)

The engine has upper & lower covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2016 23,898 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 21,795 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 15,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DP11 PUJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DP11 PUJ, 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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DP11 PUJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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