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S555 DYS

2010 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,903 mi
Last recorded132,903 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 DYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 132,903 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 131,333 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s and n/s tyre outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 130,222 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 130,222 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 128,218 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all over (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 126,414 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 126,414 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 124,948 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 122,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 118,717 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 118,295 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 118,295 miles

Emissions not tested zero smoke detected (7.4.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 103,083 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 80,639 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 80,639 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both inner edges (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 60,129 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 49,620 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 49,620 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S555 DYS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 77,192 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 S555 DYS, 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 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S555 DYS registered?

S555 DYS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 November 2010.

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