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T626 ELN

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,994 mi
Last recorded93,994 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT626 ELN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2025 93,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 90,600 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front suspension lower ball joints slight movement

both front wheel bearings slight play

both rear reverse lamps not working

front wing panels and rear wheel arches starting to rust

front/ rear suspension coil springs and rear subframe starting to rust

fuel neck breather hose starting to perish

nearside front indicator bulb stating to discolour

nearside front tyre tread worn low on outer edge

nearside rear shock absorber starting to leak

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm and edges starting to wear

offside front indicator lens slightly loose

offside front shock absorber and offside rear shock absorber slightly damp

offside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear

offside front tyre tread worn low on edges

offside rear light lens cracked

offside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm and starting to crack/ perish

rear brake pads worn low/ check front inner brake pads

rear diff and gear box slightly damp

rear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

slight play in steering arms inner joints

Pass 19 Apr 2023 81,261 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front windscreen scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

both front suspension lower ball joints slight movement

both front wheel bearings slight play

both rear reverse lamps not working

front wing panels and rear wheel arches starting to rust

front/ rear suspension coil springs and rear subframe starting to rust

fuel neck breather hose starting to perish

nearside rear shock absorber slight leak

offside front and offside rear shock absorbers slightly damp

offside front indicator bulb starting to discolour

offside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear

offside rear light lens cracked

rear diff and gearbox slightly damp

rear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 17 May 2022 78,509 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front windscreen scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front suspension lower ball joints slight movement

both front wheel bearings slight play

both rear reverse lamps not working

front and rear brake discs starting to rust

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

nearside front wing panel starting to rust

nearside rear shock absorber slight leak

offside front and offside rear shock absorbers slightly damp

offside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear

offside rear light lens cracked

rear diff and gearbox slightly damp

rear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 8 Jun 2020 73,612 miles

both front suspension lower ball joints slight movement

both front wheel bearings slight play

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

nearside front wing starting to rust

offside front and nearside rear shock absorbers slightly damp

offside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear

offside rear light lens cracked

offside rear reverse lamp not working

rear diff and gearbox slightly damp

rear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 5 Apr 2019 69,591 miles

both front suspension lower ball joints slight movement

both front wheel bearings slight play

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2mm and outer edge worn low

nearside front wing starting to rust

nearside rear shock absorber slightly damp

offside front tyre tread outer edge worn low

offside rear light lens cracked

rear diff and gearbox slightly damp

Pass 22 Mar 2018 64,783 miles

both front suspension lower ball joints slight movement

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

nearside rear shock absorber slightly damp

offside front tyre tread outer edge starting to wear

rear diff slightly damp

Pass 27 Mar 2017 55,983 miles

both front suspension lower ball joints slight movement

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

nearside rear tyre has a nail in it

rear diff slightly damp

Pass 16 Mar 2016 52,467 miles

front screen wiper blade rubber starting to split

front suspension lower ball joints slight movement

rear diff slightly damp

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

Pass 26 Jan 2015 45,199 miles

front lower suspension ball joints slight movement

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

Pass 22 Jan 2014 38,307 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)

front wiper smeary

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Pass 2 Jan 2013 34,868 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 29,219 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 21,936 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 20,735 miles

Nearside front tyre tread worn down to 2mm [Pirelli P6000 195/65 X R15V]

Nearside rear tyre tread worn down to 2.5mm [Pirelli P6000 195/65 X R15V]

Pass 19 Jul 2008 19,350 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 17,910 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 16,484 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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T626 ELN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T626 ELN, 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 T626 ELN registered?

T626 ELN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 1999.

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