2011 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · OV11 VYD
2011 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 08 Jun 2011. Recorded mileage 131,111 miles. MOT valid until 09 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,111 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV11 VYD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2026
- 131,111 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV11 VYD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Mercedes-Benz C (OV11 VYD) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
OV11 VYD Mileage History
- 28/08/2024128,642 mi
- 11/09/2024128,642 mi
- 04/09/2025129,560 mi+918 mi
- 04/09/2026131,101 mi+1,541 mi
- 08/09/2026131,111 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 1,217 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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