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1953 SS

1997 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,766 mi
Last recorded127,766 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz C110,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1953 SS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 127,766 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 127,578 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 127,111 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 125,972 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 124,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 124,531 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 122,431 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 118,110 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes covered in grease

suspension rusting

Pass 7 Sep 2012 116,261 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

small hole in exhaust centre pipe

suspension rusting

Fail 13 Jul 2010

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 11,165 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 109,964 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 109,959 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 105,126 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 99,731 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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1953 SS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 110,952 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 1953 SS, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1953 SS registered?

1953 SS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is 1953 SS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1953 SS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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