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T211 ELU

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

85,075 mi
Last recorded85,075 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT211 ELU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 85,075 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 84,710 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 84,292 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 82,763 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 81,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 78,972 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 77,599 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 75,434 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 72,698 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 69,685 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHT WEAR

Pass 25 Apr 2012 66,800 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 62,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 58,816 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 54,690 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 54,690 miles

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 50,021 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 49,200 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 44,493 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 40,512 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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T211 ELU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 T211 ELU, 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 T211 ELU registered?

T211 ELU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 1999.

Is T211 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T211 ELU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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