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V618 ELN

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

121,121 mi
Last recorded121,121 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV618 ELN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 121,121 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some.... (1.1.11 (c))

all rear suspension arms corroding

outer sills corroded

rear subframe corroding

rust and corrosion all over...

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2023 120,328 miles

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

all rear suspension & subframe corroding!

rust and corrosion in various places

sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2023 120,325 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill... (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

all rear suspension & subframe corroding!

rust and corrosion in various places

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2022 118,629 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rust patches in various places & rear inner & outer sills corroding

wiper slightly smearing

Pass 5 Oct 2021 119,644 miles

Fuel tank breather hose perished

Sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2020 115,399 miles

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

heavy surface corrosion to front suspension

heavy surface corrosion to rear jacking point/outer sills

heavy surface corrosion to rear suspension and rear sub frame

Pass 4 Oct 2019 112,778 miles

Front to rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Insecure and glass damaged ()

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

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

Rear Suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2019 112,778 miles

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front to rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Insecure and glass damaged ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2018 110,645 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both have heavy corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

earth wire from gearbox to body insecure

Pass 28 Sep 2017 109,236 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 106,384 miles

Audible knock from steering when in use

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

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

Wiper slightly smearing windscreen

n/s/ wing mirror glass damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2015 103,908 miles

Chips in windscreen. Sill covers fitted. Under-trays fitted.

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Fuel hose by filler neck perished. N/S door mirror glass damaged.

Slight wear in both steering inner joints.

Fail 2 Oct 2015 103,908 miles

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

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

Chips in windscreen. Sill covers fitted. Under-trays fitted.

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Fuel hose by filler neck perished. N/S door mirror glass damaged.

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

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

Slight wear in both steering inner joints.

Pass 1 Oct 2014 101,990 miles

front tyres worn on edges & o/s/f on limits

rear tyres close to limits & perished

Pass 2 Oct 2013 100,390 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 2 Oct 2012 96,836 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 92,687 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 92,687 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

play in steering box

Pass 13 Sep 2010 88,150 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 81,325 miles

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

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

both front brake discs inner face corroding.

parking brake rubber pad missing.

Pass 22 Sep 2008 72,464 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2007 61,887 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 61,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 56,840 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 56,840 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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V618 ELN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 V618 ELN, 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 V618 ELN registered?

V618 ELN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V618 ELN shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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