2011 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · OV11 VYU
2011 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 27 May 2011. Recorded mileage 145,800 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jan 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 16 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,800 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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OV11 VYU Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2023
- 145,800 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV11 VYU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Mercedes-Benz C (OV11 VYU) between May 2014 and January 2023.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))”; “Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
OV11 VYU Mileage History
- 22/05/201431,976 mi
- 07/04/201541,463 mi+9,487 mi
- 02/10/201548,008 mi+6,545 mi
- 01/09/201662,978 mi+14,970 mi
- 23/08/201773,318 mi+10,340 mi
- 20/09/201774,107 mi+789 mi
- 21/09/201774,117 mi+10 mi
- 16/05/201892,870 mi+18,753 mi
- 17/05/201892,883 mi+13 mi
- 07/05/2019129,622 mi+36,739 mi
- 17/05/2019129,765 mi+143 mi
- 03/11/2020138,399 mi+8,634 mi
- 23/10/2021142,047 mi+3,648 mi
- 17/01/2023145,800 mi+3,753 mi
Average of roughly 13,147 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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