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V388 ELB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

132,580 mi
Last recorded132,580 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV388 ELB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 132,580 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

wheel arches rusty

Pass 22 Sep 2022 122,041 miles

all wheel arches rusty

Fail 22 Sep 2022 122,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 113,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

all wheel arches rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2020 108,046 miles

wheel arches rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2019 104,855 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 104,855 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 99,449 miles

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

wheel arches rusty

Fail 28 Sep 2018 99,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

wheel arches rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2017 93,451 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 89,479 miles

Front wings rusty

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 89,479 miles

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

Front wings rusty

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 84,822 miles

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

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

wheel arches slightly rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2014 79,153 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 74,699 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 74,699 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 69,827 miles

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

slight play in rack

Pass 26 Sep 2011 63,900 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 59,612 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 54,708 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 51,767 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 48,289 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 43,387 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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V388 ELB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 V388 ELB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V388 ELB?

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What year was V388 ELB registered?

V388 ELB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 1999.

Is V388 ELB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V388 ELB shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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