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T772 ELO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,314 mi
Last recorded127,314 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT772 ELO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 127,314 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 126,061 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 7 Feb 2018 124,304 miles

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

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

front brake discs are corroded

oil leak under gearbox

rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2018 124,304 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

front brake discs are corroded

oil leak under gearbox

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2017 122,342 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both lower arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 122,342 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp not working on main beam both main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both lower arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 119,309 miles

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

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

front wiper slightly worn

Fail 1 Feb 2016 119,307 miles

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

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

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

front wiper slightly worn

Pass 22 Jan 2015 116,397 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust bracket broken

oil leak on engine

Pass 27 Jan 2014 113,086 miles

middle exhaust braket broken, oil leak from engine

Pass 31 Jan 2013 108,981 miles

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken

oil leak on engine

Pass 2 Feb 2012 102,955 miles

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 10 Jan 2011 97,128 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 92,187 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 88,770 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 84,188 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 75,739 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 66,207 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

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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T772 ELO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T772 ELO, 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 T772 ELO registered?

T772 ELO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 August 1999.

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