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T470 MLF

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

79,481 mi
Last recorded79,481 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT470 MLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 79,481 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Pass 2 Sep 2025 77,688 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Pass 22 Aug 2024 76,487 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 74,374 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 72,062 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 69,796 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 67,793 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 66,523 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 64,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 60,947 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 24 Aug 2017 60,947 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 9 Sep 2016 59,178 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 57,173 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 54,897 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 50,947 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 48,434 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 44,507 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 41,391 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 39,747 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 37,695 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 35,327 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 32,600 miles

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

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

small cuts in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 16 Aug 2005 28,010 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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T470 MLF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 T470 MLF, 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

How do I check the history of T470 MLF?

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What year was T470 MLF registered?

T470 MLF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T470 MLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T470 MLF shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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