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S470 VYA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

197,410 mi
Last recorded197,410 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS470 VYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 197,410 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 192,021 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Apr 2018 189,138 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 182,664 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 173,478 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 166,880 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 160,224 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 153,765 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 147,055 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 147,053 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 141,298 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 128,875 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 121,297 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 113,921 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 111,154 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 101,714 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2006 101,622 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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S470 VYA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S470 VYA, 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 S470 VYA registered?

S470 VYA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 January 1999.

Is S470 VYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S470 VYA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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