MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,006 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Outer Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Outer Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Outer Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Outer Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
boot lid shocks weakened
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Outer Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Outer Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Outer Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Outer Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
boot lid shocks weakened
engine oil level low
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
raer reg plate slightly faded
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
raer reg plate slightly faded
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside front tyre getting low on tread
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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T856 ELM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 T856 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 T856 ELM registered?
T856 ELM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 August 1999.
Is T856 ELM safe to buy?
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