2011 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · OU61 YDR
2011 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 12 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 166,552 miles. MOT expired on 28 Nov 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,552 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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OU61 YDR Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 12/04/2025
- 166,552 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 19 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OU61 YDR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Mercedes-Benz C (OU61 YDR) between October 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 April 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system inner sill area (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
OU61 YDR Mileage History
- 18/10/2022137,642 mi
- 29/11/2023158,313 mi+20,671 mi
- 12/04/2025166,552 mi+8,239 mi
Average of roughly 11,643 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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