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S955 SRT

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

163,876 mi
Last recorded163,876 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS955 SRT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 163,876 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 157,998 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 152,943 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Dec 2013 152,920 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 150,635 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 147,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 145,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Dec 2010 145,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 143,296 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 136,034 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 5 Sep 2007 128,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

very slight play in steering n/s

Pass 26 Sep 2006 120,651 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 109,888 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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S955 SRT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 103,759 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 S955 SRT, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S955 SRT registered?

S955 SRT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is S955 SRT safe to buy?

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