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T757 ELM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

123,393 mi
Last recorded123,393 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT757 ELM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2017 123,393 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 119,503 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 116,647 miles

all the rear bushes starting to perish

Pass 7 Jan 2014 111,840 miles

both rear coil springs rusty at bottom

both sills not checked due to cover sills

Pass 18 Dec 2012 106,022 miles

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

o/s/r brakes 28% imbalanced

Pass 28 Dec 2011 100,664 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 94,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 86,048 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brakes 23% imbalanced

Pass 19 Dec 2008 76,557 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 67,795 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 57,848 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 50,744 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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T757 ELM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 T757 ELM, 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 T757 ELM registered?

T757 ELM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 August 1999.

Is T757 ELM safe to buy?

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