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V767 ELE

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

129,069 mi
Last recorded129,069 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV767 ELE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 129,069 miles

Corrosion to under vehicle suspension components rear axle sub frame brake pipes

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 26 Apr 2025 129,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Fuel pipe (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Both Sills (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected All four jacking points and surrounding areas (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to under vehicle suspension components rear axle sub frame brake pipes

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 21 May 2024 126,213 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2024 126,212 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 122,866 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Apr 2023 122,864 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2022 116,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 116,387 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 110,305 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 110,305 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault lamp on speedo indicates fault (1.7 (b))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing section heavily corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 104,900 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 104,899 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 104,897 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 104,897 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 104,889 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 104,528 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 100,336 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 96,944 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 96,944 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 91,886 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 87,740 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 83,400 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 83,400 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 80,404 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 79,055 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 79,055 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 77,339 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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V767 ELE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 V767 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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V767 ELE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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