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S555 PTT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

108,371 mi
Last recorded108,371 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 PTT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 108,371 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

general under body corrosion

under shield fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2016 96,608 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 86,086 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 73,332 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 73,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 67,140 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 67,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front forward suspension arm inner bushes slightly deteriorated

slight play in front anti-roll bar centre bushes

Pass 4 Dec 2012 59,531 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge.

both rear road springs in poor condition.

Fail 26 Nov 2012 59,380 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

both front tyres worn on outer edge.

both rear road springs in poor condition.

Pass 9 Nov 2011 52,481 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 44,966 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 38,138 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Dec 2009 38,138 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 35,674 miles

O/S/F Track rod end dust cover split.

Pass 2 Apr 2008 30,191 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 25,444 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2006 18,279 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 PTT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PTT, 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 PTT registered?

S555 PTT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 May 2001.

Is S555 PTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S555 PTT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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