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S555 FAN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

212,233 mi
Last recorded212,233 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 FAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2011 212,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 29 Jun 2011 212,233 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Jun 2010 197,154 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 110,717 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 110,717 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2008 163,541 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 87,542 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 58,529 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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S555 FAN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S555 FAN, 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.

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What year was S555 FAN registered?

S555 FAN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is S555 FAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S555 FAN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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