MOT Status
ValidMileage
142,449 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed showing ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn discs corroded inside edge worn, inner pad close to limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
under trays fitted to vehicle
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
front brake discs lipped and pads appear to be wearing
rear brake pads appear to be wearing
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
front brake discs lipped and pads appear to be wearing
rear brake pads appear to be wearing
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
offside front fog lamp not working
offside front tyre worn on outer edge
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S500 DOU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 79,363 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 S500 DOU, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was S500 DOU registered?
S500 DOU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2009.
Is S500 DOU safe to buy?
The MOT history for S500 DOU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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