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V769 ELE

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

191,913 mi
Last recorded191,913 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV769 ELE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 191,913 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front floor to inner sill starting to corrode

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all shocker casing corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2021 190,004 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front floor to inner sill starting corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both lamps (4.4.3 (a))

all shocker absorbers casing corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2021 190,004 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front floor to inner sill starting corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both lamps (4.4.3 (a))

all shocker absorbers casing corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2019 187,038 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 182,088 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2017 178,177 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 175,415 miles

oil leak on rear axle

Pass 20 Jul 2015 172,002 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 162,327 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 158,122 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r wheel arch started to corrode

Pass 25 May 2012 149,101 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 142,022 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 133,988 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 126,203 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 121,553 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 114,636 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 106,476 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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V769 ELE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 V769 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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V769 ELE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 October 1999.

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