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T35 ELR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,118 mi
Last recorded118,118 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT35 ELR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 118,118 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 118,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 116,514 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 116,514 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes to both rear hubs (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 116,028 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 116,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2018 114,288 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 106,619 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 100,689 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 93,092 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 83,426 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Nov 2014 83,426 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 69,703 miles

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

chip in front screen and n/s front headlight

Fail 5 Nov 2013 69,695 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

chip in front screen and n/s front headlight

Pass 2 Nov 2012 58,479 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre deflated

Fail 2 Nov 2012 58,479 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

nearside rear tyre deflated

Pass 4 Nov 2011 53,671 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 52,962 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 52,220 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 52,220 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 51,683 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 50,374 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 45,561 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 45,561 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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T35 ELR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T35 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 T35 ELR registered?

T35 ELR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 August 1999.

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