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T239 ELU

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,725 mi
Last recorded141,725 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT239 ELU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2011 141,725 miles

exhaust very rusty, front brake pads well worn, osr tyre tread very well worn and JUST legal, osf tyre worn on inner edge, rear of underside generallyt rusting, plastic covers fitted tosills, brake hoses perished.

Fail 17 Oct 2011 141,723 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust very rusty, front brake pads well worn, osr tyre tread very well worn and JUST legal, osf tyre worn on inner edge, rear of underside generallyt rusting, plastic covers fitted tosills, brake hoses perished.

Pass 19 Oct 2010 137,734 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 132,784 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 127,785 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 123,030 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 123,030 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside

Pass 13 Jul 2006 116,957 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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T239 ELU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T239 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 T239 ELU registered?

T239 ELU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 July 1999.

Is T239 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T239 ELU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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