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T801 ELM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

107,549 mi
Last recorded107,549 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT801 ELM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 107,549 miles

Slight lift in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 26 Feb 2015 103,989 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 100,898 miles

some play in water pump pully

Pass 28 Feb 2013 98,177 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 98,177 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 96,009 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 93,684 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Feb 2011 93,684 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 91,403 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 88,650 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 85,779 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 82,293 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 78,607 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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T801 ELM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 T801 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 T801 ELM registered?

T801 ELM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 August 1999.

Is T801 ELM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T801 ELM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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