MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
232,624 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
Oil leak
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both rear tyres show runflat damage
coolant light on
front bumper accident damaged
front crossmember accident damaged
front number plate starting to delaminate
nearside rear brake pipe coated with grease at time of test
oil on min
rear bumper accident damaged
spare wheel well accident damaged
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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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ELZ 1653 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 ELZ 1653, 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 ELZ 1653 registered?
ELZ 1653 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is ELZ 1653 safe to buy?
The MOT history for ELZ 1653 shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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