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V921 ELE

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

300,042 mi
Last recorded300,042 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV921 ELE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 300,042 miles

Corrosion around near side front jacking point

Some items not checked due to plastic covers

Pass 14 Nov 2016 277,340 miles

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

nearside front jacking point area corroded

sills not checked for corrosion due to covers

Pass 28 Jan 2016 262,284 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front jacking point area has corrosion

offside rear boot floor corroded

outer sills not checked properly due to plastic covers

Fail 27 Jan 2016 262,284 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front jacking point area has corrosion

offside rear boot floor corroded

outer sills not checked properly due to plastic covers

Pass 25 Aug 2015 253,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front jacking point badly corroded (do not use)

offside front jacking point slightly corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2015 253,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front jacking point badly corroded (do not use)

offside front jacking point slightly corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2014 234,150 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 213,503 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 196,021 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 175,835 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 171,012 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 171,012 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 165,489 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 157,733 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 143,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 124,596 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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V921 ELE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V921 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 V921 ELE registered?

V921 ELE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 1999.

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