MOT Status
ValidMileage
114,303 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Position lamp one of two on same side not working
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Rear tyres have undulation in tread
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp one of two on same side not working
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Rear tyres have undulation in tread
ENGINE TOP COVER FITTED.
VEHICLE UNDER COVER FITTED.
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
7pin tow bar electrics fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
7pin tow bar electrics fitted
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S5 VYC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 S5 VYC, 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 S5 VYC registered?
S5 VYC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 May 2009.
Is S5 VYC safe to buy?
The MOT history for S5 VYC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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