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V531 ELD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,374 mi
Last recorded131,374 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV531 ELD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2019 131,374 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 126,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 124,265 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 120,621 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 113,385 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 105,065 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 102,576 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 99,560 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 96,177 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 88,274 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 82,088 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 76,741 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 67,545 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006

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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V531 ELD 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 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 V531 ELD, 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 V531 ELD registered?

V531 ELD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 1999.

Is V531 ELD safe to buy?

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