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DU61 DPE

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

102,813 mi
Last recorded102,813 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU61 DPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 102,813 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 94,602 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 91,042 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 91,041 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2023 75,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central exhaust clamp slightly deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 65,037 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 58,559 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 54,371 miles

Emissions to clean to register.

Pass 21 Nov 2019 51,750 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 45,011 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 38,912 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 32,772 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 27,588 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 22,895 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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DU61 DPE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DU61 DPE, 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 DU61 DPE registered?

DU61 DPE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is DU61 DPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU61 DPE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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