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T844 ELO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,570 mi
Last recorded106,570 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT844 ELO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 106,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 106,285 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 105,791 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 105,381 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 104,857 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 104,821 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both outer sills corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 102,228 miles

nearside rear indicator discoloured

Pass 15 Jul 2016 99,053 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 94,680 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 94,675 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 90,847 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 86,687 miles

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

nearside front tyre down to wear bar indicators

Pass 19 Jul 2012 83,759 miles

o/s/f indicator and repeater white

Fail 20 Jul 2011 79,371 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 79,371 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 74,062 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 68,658 miles

rear registration showing signs of depreciation/slight staining

Pass 16 Jul 2008 62,702 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 62,702 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 56,989 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 51,908 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 45,186 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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T844 ELO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T844 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 T844 ELO registered?

T844 ELO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 August 1999.

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