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T56 ELR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,905 mi
Last recorded81,905 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT56 ELR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2021 81,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 79,030 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 77,203 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 75,271 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 75,271 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 73,201 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 70,029 miles

all indicator bulbs faded

both rear metal brake pipes corroded at ends

osf metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2016 69,969 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all indicator bulbs faded

both rear metal brake pipes corroded at ends

osf metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2015 65,396 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 58,177 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 55,693 miles

Fuel tank breather pipe in offside rear wheel arch deteriorated

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 52,779 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 51,044 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 51,044 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 49,653 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 48,607 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 47,715 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 46,280 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 27 Jul 2006 44,420 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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T56 ELR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 T56 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 T56 ELR registered?

T56 ELR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 August 1999.

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The MOT history for T56 ELR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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