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V402 ELB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

113,311 mi
Last recorded113,311 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV402 ELB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 113,311 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 110,454 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 107,606 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 103,853 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 99,217 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 94,739 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 90,355 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 85,717 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 85,711 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 80,898 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 75,042 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 69,156 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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V402 ELB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 V402 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

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What year was V402 ELB registered?

V402 ELB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 1999.

Is V402 ELB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V402 ELB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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