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C555 MEG

1994 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

154,622 mi
Last recorded154,622 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class109,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC555 MEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 154,622 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 151,784 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 149,053 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 146,079 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 141,660 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 136,719 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 130,968 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 125,318 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 118,842 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 110,403 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriated-not resulting in excessive free movement.

Pass 13 Oct 2011 105,629 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 105,622 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 102,748 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 102,748 miles

Nearside Front Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 99,743 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 95,762 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 91,381 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?

Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
6,086
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
62,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,895
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,706
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 6,018
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,811
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C555 MEG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 109,442 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz S-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C555 MEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz S-class typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C555 MEG registered?

C555 MEG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 August 1994.

Is C555 MEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C555 MEG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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