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EO61 DBU

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,887 mi
Last recorded169,887 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO61 DBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 169,887 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2025 169,887 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 162,133 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 162,133 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 148,705 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 130,385 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (both sides) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 130,385 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (both sides) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 77,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 72,544 miles

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

Engine cover and undertrays

Pass 21 Dec 2019 68,900 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine cover and under-trays

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 65,037 miles

Engine cover and Under tray on

Pass 13 Oct 2017 57,913 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 49,422 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 37,530 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 27,887 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 25,887 miles

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

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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EO61 DBU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EO61 DBU, 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 EO61 DBU registered?

EO61 DBU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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