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NU61 DNN

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,669 mi
Last recorded127,669 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU61 DNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 127,669 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 121,492 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 115,216 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 115,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 109,182 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 109,181 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 103,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 ()

Pass 26 Mar 2021 95,383 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material border line fail (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle feels bouncy but no signs of failed shocker

Fail 22 Mar 2021 95,383 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced in wing mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material border line fail (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle feels bouncy but no signs of failed shocker

Pass 23 Mar 2020 88,974 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 80,573 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 40,729 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 63,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear TYRE TREAD DEPTH 3MM

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

Offside Rear TYRE TREAD DEPTH 3MM

Pass 6 Nov 2015 54,971 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 13,476 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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NU61 DNN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NU61 DNN, 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 NU61 DNN registered?

NU61 DNN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 2011.

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