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S555 WDS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

114,332 mi
Last recorded114,332 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 WDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 114,332 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 107,121 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 99,470 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 23 Jan 2023 90,388 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 80,179 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 72,011 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 62,285 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 62,285 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 52,292 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 44,724 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 30,861 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 30,244 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 27,545 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 24,024 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 24,022 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 22,091 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 22,088 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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 WDS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 79,363 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 WDS, 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 17 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 WDS registered?

S555 WDS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2009.

Is S555 WDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S555 WDS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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