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DY61 PHX

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,395 mi
Last recorded120,395 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 PHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 120,395 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 114,493 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 111,147 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 29 Jun 2023 105,456 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 104,137 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front & both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

parking brake weak

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2021 97,915 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 90,011 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 79,377 miles

front wipers worn ,advise off/side lower arm small play,nearside rear tyre small cut but no cords visible

Fail 2 Sep 2019 79,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake fluid level between minimum and maximum

Pass 1 Sep 2018 71,822 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 64,876 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 64,876 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside rear tyre valve splitting

Pass 3 Oct 2016 57,471 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2015 44,390 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 33,238 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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DY61 PHX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 DY61 PHX, 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 DY61 PHX registered?

DY61 PHX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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The MOT history for DY61 PHX 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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