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DPR 123C

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

33,833 mi
Last recorded33,833 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPR 123C
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 33,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 31,588 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 29,503 miles

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

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 16 Feb 2023 27,743 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 27,743 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 25,825 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 24,395 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 24,393 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 23,790 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 22,113 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 20,543 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 18,199 miles

Nearside front tyre worn/perished on outer edge

Pass 28 Jan 2016 16,170 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Feb 2015 14,013 miles

rear tyres very badly cracked enough to see cords

Pass 18 Feb 2014 11,229 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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DPR 123C is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DPR 123C, 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 DPR 123C registered?

DPR 123C is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is DPR 123C safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPR 123C shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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