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S554 LLT

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,483 mi
Last recorded132,483 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS554 LLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2015 132,483 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch to sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill to arch (6.1.B.2)

Ball joint has slight play both steering arms slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front cracked

Offside Front headlight lens cracked

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2015 132,101 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

both front tyres have splits to inner walls

offside rear lamp slightly damaged

slight play in steering joints

Pass 3 Feb 2014 116,137 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 110,095 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 104,896 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 97,990 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 92,071 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 83,050 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 73,764 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 64,593 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Aug 2006 60,829 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2006 57,605 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Jan 2006 57,605 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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S554 LLT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S554 LLT, 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 S554 LLT registered?

S554 LLT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 February 1999.

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