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V703 ELB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,029 mi
Last recorded127,029 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV703 ELB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 127,029 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 125,324 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 119,214 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 119,209 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 113,138 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 113,138 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Oct 2009 107,746 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 101,218 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 11 Oct 2007 95,038 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 88,641 miles

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

crack in osf headlamp lens

Pass 11 Oct 2005 82,483 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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V703 ELB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V703 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 V703 ELB registered?

V703 ELB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 1999.

Is V703 ELB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V703 ELB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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