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V706 ELB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

93,668 mi
Last recorded93,668 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV706 ELB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 93,668 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 89,289 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 86,504 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 84,041 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 83,530 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 82,553 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 81,537 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 80,317 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 79,278 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 78,324 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 76,851 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 73,907 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 70,738 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 66,091 miles

BOTH front tyres; inner tyre/tread wear

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 66,091 miles

BOTH front tyres; inner tyre/tread wear

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 62,644 miles

N/S stickers on the windscreen

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 56,869 miles

too many stickers on left side of windscreen

Pass 30 Sep 2009 53,939 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 50,301 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 46,687 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 41,278 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 36,864 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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V706 ELB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 V706 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V706 ELB registered?

V706 ELB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 November 1999.

Is V706 ELB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V706 ELB shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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