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V737 ELB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,091 mi
Last recorded101,091 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV737 ELB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 101,091 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 98,849 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 96,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 94,202 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 94,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 91,650 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 91,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2018 86,950 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 86,950 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 81,955 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 76,529 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 76,529 miles

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

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

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 71,331 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 65,161 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 58,907 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 52,463 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 46,636 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 40,428 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 35,926 miles

all 4 ,tyres sidewalls cracked up

Pass 22 Aug 2008 32,388 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 27,453 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 20,181 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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V737 ELB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 V737 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 V737 ELB registered?

V737 ELB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 1999.

Is V737 ELB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V737 ELB shows 22 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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