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EY61 YZL

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

175,913 mi
Last recorded175,913 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY61 YZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 175,913 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 168,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 161,405 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 161,334 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2022 150,123 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 139,124 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2021 139,124 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 114,575 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 106,874 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 103,334 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 94,487 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 80,799 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 61,470 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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EY61 YZL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EY61 YZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY61 YZL registered?

EY61 YZL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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