2011 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · SO61 DHU
2011 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 21 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 98,130 miles. MOT expired on 19 Sept 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,130 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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SO61 DHU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 11/11/2025
- 98,130 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO61 DHU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Mercedes-Benz C (SO61 DHU) between April 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
SO61 DHU Mileage History
- 27/04/202266,365 mi
- 02/05/202379,023 mi+12,658 mi
- 21/09/202490,701 mi+11,678 mi
- 11/11/202598,130 mi+7,429 mi
Average of roughly 8,966 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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