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V505 ELR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

78,193 mi
Last recorded78,193 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV505 ELR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 78,193 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear lamp has damage

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 77,643 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 77,640 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 75,673 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering arm

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Rear diff has oil leak

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 75,634 miles

Ball joint has excessive play idler arm (2.2.B.1f)

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

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

Offside Rear lens cracked.

Oil leak ()

Rear diff leaking oil

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 71,847 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 71,847 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 68,155 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 63,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2014 63,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2013 56,312 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre cracking inner/outter edge

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 49,666 miles

Both front tyres cracking inner/outter edge

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2012 49,659 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both front tyres cracking inner/outter edge

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2011 42,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 36,286 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 25,937 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 25,937 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 24,975 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 24,975 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 23,950 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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V505 ELR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V505 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 V505 ELR registered?

V505 ELR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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