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V466 ELR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,111 mi
Last recorded17,111 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV466 ELR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 22 Nov 2025 17,111 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 12,190 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 11,934 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 11,863 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 11,522 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 10,733 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 9,962 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 9,090 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 7,338 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 6,330 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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V466 ELR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V466 ELR, 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 V466 ELR registered?

V466 ELR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 1999.

Is V466 ELR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V466 ELR shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V466 ELR have outstanding finance?

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