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V163 ELM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

64,092 mi
Last recorded64,092 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV163 ELM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 64,092 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear TIRE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS LOWER SECTION CORRODED. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 63,680 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tire slightly damaged on outer wall

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tire slightly damaged on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 63,680 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tire slightly damaged on outer wall

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tire slightly damaged on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 63,522 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 62,748 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 62,748 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Side repeater incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 62,156 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE SCUFFED ON OUTTER WALL

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 62,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear TYRE SCUFFED ON OUTTER WALL

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 61,199 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 19 Aug 2019 61,199 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 60,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 59,608 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 59,608 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 57,538 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 57,538 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 54,577 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 54,577 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 52,852 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 50,059 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 47,167 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 45,881 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 45,881 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 42,653 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 35,532 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 31,233 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 28,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 25,293 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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V163 ELM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 V163 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 V163 ELM registered?

V163 ELM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V163 ELM shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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