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V750 ELB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

82,067 mi
Last recorded82,067 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV750 ELB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 82,067 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 81,462 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 81,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 79,513 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 77,734 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 76,083 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 76,083 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 74,273 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 71,875 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 69,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 67,527 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 67,527 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 May 2012 64,928 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 1 May 2012 64,928 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 1 May 2011 60,013 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake disc worn

Fail 1 May 2011 60,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake disc worn

Pass 1 May 2010 55,856 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 55,856 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 50,377 miles

side wall on n/s/f tyre deteriated

Pass 3 Apr 2008 45,199 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 38,662 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 33,626 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 33,626 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V750 ELB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 V750 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 V750 ELB registered?

V750 ELB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 1999.

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