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T866 ELO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

110,655 mi
Last recorded110,655 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT866 ELO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 110,655 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 98,613 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 94,708 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 87,508 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 82,766 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 75,113 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 70,494 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 62,340 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 52,687 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 50,228 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 47,214 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2005 47,214 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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T866 ELO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 T866 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 T866 ELO registered?

T866 ELO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 August 1999.

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The MOT history for T866 ELO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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