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M555 PST

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,821 mi
Last recorded137,821 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM555 PST
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 137,821 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from rear brake hose to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from rear brake hose to front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 137,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from rear brake hose to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from rear brake hose to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 131,278 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 124,489 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Dec 2023 124,482 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated BROKEN/MISSING HANDLE (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Dec 2022 117,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 117,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE CLOSE TO CORDS SHOWING (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 110,202 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 102,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Electronic stability control component slightly damaged PLASTIC ARM SPLIT (7.12 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 90,678 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 72,235 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 57,249 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 57,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 43,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 34,389 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 26,220 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Oct 2014 26,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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M555 PST is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 76,133 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M555 PST, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M555 PST registered?

M555 PST is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 2011.

Is M555 PST safe to buy?

The MOT history for M555 PST shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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