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V933 ELE

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,497 mi
Last recorded60,497 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV933 ELE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 60,497 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 60,497 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 54,938 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 50,920 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 50,920 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 43,718 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 37,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides , slight cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering damper has slight misting of oil

Pass 5 Jul 2021 27,894 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 27,798 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 27,798 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 27,471 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 26,987 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 26,104 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 25,349 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 24,798 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 24,405 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 23,919 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 23,555 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 22,877 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 22,113 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 21,422 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 20,053 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 19,667 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 16,732 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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V933 ELE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 V933 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 V933 ELE registered?

V933 ELE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V933 ELE shows 24 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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