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T828 ELO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,474 mi
Last recorded113,474 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT828 ELO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2012 113,474 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot floor showing damage

exhaust showing corrosion

front sub-frame showing corrosion

o/s/r wheel arch showing damage

o/s/r wheel slightly stiff to rotate

outer sills coverd by trims

Pass 5 Nov 2011 109,031 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 101,509 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 101,509 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 86,637 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 84,093 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2008 78,380 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2008 78,380 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 71,379 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 66,080 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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T828 ELO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T828 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T828 ELO registered?

T828 ELO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 August 1999.

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