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T131 ELM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

109,505 mi
Last recorded109,505 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT131 ELM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 109,505 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 105,980 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 105,976 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole in outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole in floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole in floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole in outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole in floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion in floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 104,974 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 103,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 102,655 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 101,045 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 98,373 miles

Manufactures covers fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 91,570 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 91,567 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 80,903 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 68,892 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 56,389 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 56,389 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 42,677 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 32,232 miles

N/s front tyre worn on the out side wall

Pass 6 Feb 2014 29,750 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 27,569 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 27,569 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 24,392 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 20,129 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

grill to bonnet damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2010 18,371 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 17,681 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 16,621 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 15,876 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 15,876 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 14,886 miles

tyre walls scuffed and cracked

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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T131 ELM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 T131 ELM, 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 T131 ELM registered?

T131 ELM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 August 1999.

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