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DPE 225

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

90,886 mi
Last recorded90,886 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPE 225
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 90,886 miles

Central Full Undertrays And Engine cover Fitted

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20% Imbalance (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 81,983 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 79,119 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 73,731 miles

Slight buckle to n/s/r inner wheel rim

Pass 1 Oct 2021 68,083 miles

Slight buckle to n/s/r inner wheel rim

Pass 8 Sep 2020 62,343 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 57,280 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 50,714 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 44,580 miles

top and bottom vehicle protection covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 8 Sep 2016 38,248 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 38,179 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 32,573 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 27,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

door sill covers fitted.

o/s front tyre wearing low on inner & outer edges.

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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DPE 225 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DPE 225, 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 DPE 225 registered?

DPE 225 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2011.

Is DPE 225 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPE 225 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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