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V865 ELN

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,763 mi
Last recorded110,763 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2008
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV865 ELN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2008 110,763 miles

offside headlamp cracked.

rear brake pads low.

slight play in both front bottom ball joints.

Fail 31 Aug 2007 101,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre tread low & has outer sidewall damage.

offside front tyre has cut in tread.

offside headlamp lens cracked.

Pass 31 Aug 2007 101,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre tread low & has outer sidewall damage.

offside front tyre has cut in tread.

offside headlamp lens cracked.

Pass 18 Aug 2006 84,550 miles

offside headlamp lens cracked.

some play in offside rear lower bush.

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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V865 ELN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V865 ELN, 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 V865 ELN registered?

V865 ELN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 1999.

Is V865 ELN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V865 ELN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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