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S222 ATH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,105 mi
Last recorded136,105 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS222 ATH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 136,105 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner and o/s/r inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light o/s and n/s (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 130,000 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 124,095 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 118,934 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 112,887 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 102,895 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 102,895 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 92,616 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 77,222 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 16 Dec 2009 55,111 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 54,984 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2008 47,693 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 47,693 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 39,410 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 34,701 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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S222 ATH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 86,614 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 S222 ATH, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S222 ATH registered?

S222 ATH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 August 2001.

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