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T52 ELR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,639 mi
Last recorded75,639 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT52 ELR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 75,639 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 69,166 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 69,166 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 67,940 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 67,940 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 66,080 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 64,272 miles

air bag warning light on

offside door mirror damaged/repaired

Fail 27 Feb 2012 64,271 miles

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

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

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

air bag warning light on

nearside rear tyre perished and worn low

odometer illumation light not working

offside door mirror damaged/repaired

offside rear tyre perished and wearing low

Pass 15 Feb 2011 61,643 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 59,788 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 57,768 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 57,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2008 56,163 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 54,657 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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T52 ELR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T52 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 T52 ELR registered?

T52 ELR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 August 1999.

Is T52 ELR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T52 ELR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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