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T238 ELR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

62,423 mi
Last recorded62,423 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT238 ELR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 62,423 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 62,423 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 60,421 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 60,421 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 58,659 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 58,659 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2015 57,005 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 54,346 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 52,031 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 52,026 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 50,085 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 48,573 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 47,355 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 43,232 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 39,643 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

wiper blade smears slightly

Pass 8 Feb 2007 38,926 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 37,967 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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T238 ELR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 T238 ELR, 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 T238 ELR registered?

T238 ELR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 August 1999.

Is T238 ELR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T238 ELR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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