MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,603 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
o/s mirror cover missing
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear number plate faded.
both the front wheel bearings have very slight play
front wiper is slightly smirey
nearside front & offside rear indicator bulbs are slightly discoloured
nearside wing reapter is slightly discoloured
offside front seat belt has very slight fraying
slight exhaust blow from the centre section
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T478 DVV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 T478 DVV, 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 T478 DVV registered?
T478 DVV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 May 1999.
Is T478 DVV safe to buy?
The MOT history for T478 DVV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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