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V446 ELB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,121 mi
Last recorded103,121 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV446 ELB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 103,121 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 96,397 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 88,234 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 88,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 78,724 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 72,823 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 72,823 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 65,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre low outer tread

possible nearside and offside rear brake pads low

wear evident in nearside and offside rear brake discs

Pass 23 Oct 2009 58,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 58,077 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre very close to legal limit

Pass 20 Oct 2008 50,311 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre low tread

Pass 12 Oct 2007 42,513 miles

nearside front tyre low tread

possible slight leak from steering damper

Pass 12 Oct 2006 36,052 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 33,698 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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V446 ELB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 V446 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.

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What year was V446 ELB registered?

V446 ELB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 1999.

Is V446 ELB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V446 ELB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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