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V814 ELE

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,330 mi
Last recorded149,330 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV814 ELE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 149,330 miles

engine cover fitted and outer sills plastic covered

Fail 14 Mar 2016 149,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine cover fitted and outer sills plastic covered

Pass 16 Dec 2014 142,354 miles

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

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

covers on sills

Pass 8 Jan 2014 134,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 8 Jan 2013 128,970 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 5 Jan 2012 123,276 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 4 Jan 2011 116,722 miles

slight play steering idler

Pass 11 Jan 2010 109,758 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 24 Dec 2008 102,192 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 4 Jan 2008 93,260 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 93,256 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 82,131 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 82,131 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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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V814 ELE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V814 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V814 ELE registered?

V814 ELE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 1999.

Is V814 ELE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V814 ELE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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