MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,612 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
patches of corrosion
Both front washers poor
Centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust is still secure
Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Both front washers poor
Centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust is still secure
Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre perishing and damage to outer side wall
Front exhaust brackett corroded
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front exhaust brackett corroded
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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T970 VVX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 T970 VVX, 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 T970 VVX registered?
T970 VVX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 May 1999.
Is T970 VVX safe to buy?
The MOT history for T970 VVX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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