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V717 ELE

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,273 mi
Last recorded134,273 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV717 ELE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 134,273 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 134,271 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened WISHBONE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened WISHBONE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 133,083 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 126,821 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 121,615 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 121,613 miles

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated corroded marked in white crayon (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 114,483 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

OSR tyre has a metal blade in it

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

emmisions passed but did not print

Fail 26 Jun 2017 114,483 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

OSR tyre has a metal blade in it

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

emmisions passed but did not print

Pass 13 Jun 2016 110,905 miles

Both front tyres are cracking on the outer shoulder

Nearside rear tyre is on 3mm wearing thin

Pass 2 Jul 2015 107,683 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear tyre is on 2mm wearing thin

Pass 2 Jul 2014 103,216 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 95,861 miles

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

n/s/front tyre worn on outer edge and close to legal limit

possible fuel hose leak around fuel filler

Fail 3 Jul 2013 95,861 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/front tyre worn on outer edge and close to legal limit

possible fuel hose leak around fuel filler

Pass 9 Jul 2012 89,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 83,404 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 83,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 76,185 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 71,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 71,124 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 64,432 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 64,432 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 60,976 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2006 53,340 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 53,340 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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V717 ELE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V717 ELE, 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 V717 ELE registered?

V717 ELE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 1999.

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