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DU61 YTC

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,561 mi
Last recorded124,561 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU61 YTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 124,561 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 113,499 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 113,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm on front suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 104,436 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 104,343 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just about to go through to ply cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 92,533 miles

underbody covered

Fail 9 Aug 2021 92,446 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underbody covered

Pass 15 Aug 2020 83,943 miles

Engine hunting intermittent

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 73,704 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 73,535 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 60,276 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 48,645 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall slightly cut.under tray fitted.brake pads wear sensoer light stays on

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 48,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre outer wall slightly cut.under tray fitted.brake pads wear sensoer light stays on

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 39,363 miles

Tyres have slight sidewall damage

Pass 2 Sep 2015 28,851 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 21,907 miles

Both front tyres cracked

Both rear tyres 3mm of tread on inner edges (255/35/18)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/r tyre has a screw in tread (255/35/18)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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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DU61 YTC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DU61 YTC, 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 YTC registered?

DU61 YTC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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