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V805 ESL

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

166,125 mi
Last recorded166,125 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV805 ESL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 166,125 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 166,122 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2020 161,606 miles

rusty underbody

Pass 6 Mar 2019 156,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Minor corrosion within the prescribed area of the lower suspension arm mounting.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Minor corrosion within the prescribed area of the lower suspension arm mounting.

Fail 5 Mar 2019 156,649 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Minor corrosion within the prescribed area of the lower suspension arm mounting.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Minor corrosion within the prescribed area of the lower suspension arm mounting.

Pass 13 Mar 2018 146,097 miles

Oil leak ()

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

oil leak rear diff

underside slightly corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2018 146,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp high beam lamp interference (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

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

oil leak rear diff

underside slightly corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2017 140,200 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 128,738 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 119,380 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2015 119,380 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 114,120 miles

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

genaral rust under car

Pass 12 Mar 2013 107,798 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2013 107,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2012 101,446 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 101,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 95,374 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 90,373 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 82,032 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 74,977 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 74,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 59,235 miles

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

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

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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V805 ESL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V805 ESL, 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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V805 ESL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 1999.

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