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V167 ELH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,432 mi
Last recorded117,432 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV167 ELH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 117,432 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front play in front wheel

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 117,427 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault and esp (3.4.1c)

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front play in front wheel

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 114,073 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 109,869 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 104,968 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 99,121 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn close to wear bars in centre

Fail 31 Oct 2012 99,121 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn close to wear bars in centre

Pass 20 Oct 2011 87,794 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 81,064 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 81,064 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 72,295 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Gerneral corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 66,827 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 61,629 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 57,215 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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V167 ELH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V167 ELH, 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 V167 ELH registered?

V167 ELH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 1999.

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