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V423 ELE

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,979 mi
Last recorded169,979 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV423 ELE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 169,979 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 17 Oct 2016 169,946 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault BAS ARS (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

chip in windscreen

Pass 17 Dec 2014 164,110 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 25 Nov 2013 156,998 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 150,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2011 146,899 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 140,671 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 136,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear subframe mounting bushes have slight movement.

Sill and engine covers fitted.

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 136,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear subframe mounting bushes have slight movement.

Sill and engine covers fitted.

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 130,568 miles

BAS ASR light on dash

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

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

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

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

a few small stone chips in both zone 'A' and swept area of front windscreen

rear registration plate is starting to delaminate

Fail 16 Feb 2009 130,568 miles

BAS ASR light on dash

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

a few small stone chips in both zone 'A' and swept area of front windscreen

rear registration plate is starting to delaminate

Pass 22 Aug 2008 129,229 miles

front indicators starting to fade

bas-asr warning light staying on

chip in windscreen

Fail 22 Aug 2008 129,229 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

bas-asr warning light staying on

chip in windscreen

front indicators starting to fade

Pass 23 Aug 2007 122,858 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 113,794 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 105,924 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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V423 ELE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V423 ELE, 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 V423 ELE registered?

V423 ELE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 1999.

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