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V36 ELA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

60,633 mi
Last recorded60,633 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV36 ELA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 60,633 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 57,504 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 57,504 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 55,450 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 54,134 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 54,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 52,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2016 51,784 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both Side Front.. (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 47,961 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 41,084 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 36,769 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 31,271 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 26,996 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 24,754 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 21,967 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 19,972 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 17,611 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 17,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2005 13,719 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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V36 ELA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 V36 ELA, 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 V36 ELA registered?

V36 ELA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 November 1999.

Is V36 ELA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V36 ELA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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