MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,479 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top cup (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/jacking point (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear brake flexi hoses deteriorating
various metal brake pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear brake flexi hoses deteriorating
various metal brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
rear brake pads low
the exhaust manifold is starting to leak
the n/s handbrake is not very efficient
the rear indicators bulkb colouring has faded
o/s/r tyre is worn on the inner edge
the n/s hand brake is not very efficient
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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S542 DDP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 103,759 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 S542 DDP, 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 27 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 S542 DDP registered?
S542 DDP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 January 1999.
Is S542 DDP safe to buy?
The MOT history for S542 DDP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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