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T748 ELU

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,081 mi
Last recorded92,081 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT748 ELU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2019 92,081 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 92,039 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 3mm + worn on inner edge ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 84,329 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 77,526 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 76,096 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 73,589 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 70,350 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 64,635 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 64,635 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2012 52,370 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2011 51,310 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 49,307 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 845,507 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 43,110 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 38,829 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 35,316 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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T748 ELU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T748 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 T748 ELU registered?

T748 ELU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 1999.

Is T748 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T748 ELU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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