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S55 JPS

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

68,704 mi
Last recorded68,704 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 JPS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 68,704 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front and both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge and heavily cracked and perished with age (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower, front arm, inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 68,666 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front and both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge and heavily cracked and perished with age (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower, front arm, inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 65,597 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded in places, offside front only just acceptable (REQUIRES ATTENTION) only able to partly inspect due to covers fitted, recommend further inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 65,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded in places, offside front only just acceptable (REQUIRES ATTENTION) only able to partly inspect due to covers fitted, recommend further inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 61,690 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 54,952 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded (offside only just acceptable (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 47,876 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 41,187 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 36,332 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 34,056 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 31,570 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 31,570 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a deep cut in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2017 28,734 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 23,308 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 19,989 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 15,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise vehicle has passed emissions test,but due to very low results,unable to provide a print out

Pass 21 May 2013 11,811 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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S55 JPS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 S55 JPS, 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 S55 JPS registered?

S55 JPS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2010.

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The MOT history for S55 JPS 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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