MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,145 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box pipe (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front steering arms slight play at fixings
both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated
front to rear fuel pipe corroded
nearside washer missing
offside rear sill corroded
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front indicators slightly discoloured
front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
horn slightly harsh
rear brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated
rear coil springs corroded
rear tyres 3mm + wearing inner edges
slight play steering rack joints
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front indicators slightly discoloured
front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
horn slightly harsh
offside wing mirror loose
rear brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated
rear coil springs corroded
rear tyres 3mm + wearing inner edges
slight play steering rack joints
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion
both front wheel bearings slight play
both rear brake hoses deterioated
both rear springs corroded
both rear tyres wearing slightly inner edges
nearside front tyre wearing low inner edge
nearside handbrake reading slightly low
offside & nearside front antiroll bar bush slight play
offside sill damaged
offside wing mirror slightly insecure
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion
both front wheel bearings slight play
both rear brake hoses deterioated
both rear springs corroded
both rear tyres wearing slightly inner edges
nearside front tyre wearing low inner edge
nearside handbrake reading slightly low
offside & nearside front antiroll bar bush slight play
offside sill damaged
offside wing mirror slightly insecure
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
all brake pipes partially covered in wax
both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edge
nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge
slight play in steering mechanism
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
all brake pipes partially covered in wax
both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edge
nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge
slight play in steering mechanism
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front tyres wearing on outer edge
slight play in steering mechanism
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front tyres wearing on outer edge
slight play in steering mechanism
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
both front tyre outer sidewalls slightly damaged
nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged
offside front brake pipe slightly corroded
slight play in front suspension
slight play in nearside front steering arm
slight play in offside front steering arm
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
both front tyre outer sidewalls slightly damaged
nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged
offside front brake pipe slightly corroded
slight play in front suspension
slight play in nearside front steering arm
slight play in offside front steering arm
all brake pipes slightly corroded
both rear coil springs slightly corroded
offside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged
slight play in both front wheel bearings
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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T869 ELU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 T869 ELU, 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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T869 ELU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 May 1999.
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