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V851 ELE

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,293 mi
Last recorded107,293 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV851 ELE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 107,293 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Apr 2019 107,293 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Apr 2018 104,663 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2017 102,482 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 100,128 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 98,528 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 95,736 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side front tyre slight worn outer edge

off side front tyre slight worn inner & outer edges & cracking

off side rear tyre cracking

Fail 14 Apr 2014 95,736 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side front tyre slight worn outer edge

off side front tyre slight worn inner & outer edges & cracking

off side rear tyre cracking

Pass 23 Apr 2013 93,395 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 89,607 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 85,520 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 80,933 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 76,849 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 72,236 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 68,606 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 63,705 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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V851 ELE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V851 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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What year was V851 ELE registered?

V851 ELE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 1999.

Is V851 ELE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V851 ELE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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