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S99 ECS

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

51,291 mi
Last recorded51,291 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS99 ECS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 51,291 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 46,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear diff oil leak

surface corrosion to multiple suspension components

Fail 12 May 2025 46,954 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear diff oil leak

surface corrosion to multiple suspension components

Pass 29 Oct 2021 45,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 44,359 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2019 42,453 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 40,539 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 40,529 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing handbrake foot lever (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements yellow backing deteriated (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 40,297 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 40,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 39,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 39,696 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre sidewall is perished and cracked

o/s/r tyre sidewall is perished and cracked

Fail 25 Mar 2014 39,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre sidewall is perished and cracked

o/s/r tyre sidewall is perished and cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2013 38,988 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 20 Mar 2012 38,779 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 38,583 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 38,148 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 38,148 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 37,673 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 37,109 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 36,508 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 36,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Near side front brake hose is chafed slighly .

Pass 15 Mar 2006 35,846 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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S99 ECS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 S99 ECS, 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 S99 ECS registered?

S99 ECS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2001.

Is S99 ECS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S99 ECS shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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