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LY61 DVA

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

66,149 mi
Last recorded66,149 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY61 DVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 66,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays

Pass 2 Apr 2025 65,189 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 63,740 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2023 62,444 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 58,849 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 55,012 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 54,393 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 52,078 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 47,203 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 40,256 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 34,066 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 26,817 miles

Front camera wiring did not meet requirements removed before test

Fail 8 Sep 2015 26,817 miles

Front camera wiring did not meet requirements removed before test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 19,296 miles

Cuts to N/S/F TYRE OUTER TYRE WALL.

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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LY61 DVA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc 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 LY61 DVA, 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 LY61 DVA registered?

LY61 DVA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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