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V406 EGP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,145 mi
Last recorded159,145 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV406 EGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 159,145 miles

front brake hoses starting to perish

near side front jacking point/floor rusty

off side washer jet inoperative

rear number plate poor

various brake pads starting to wear low

various tyres starting to perish/wearing low

Fail 5 Jul 2018 159,143 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake hoses starting to perish

near side front jacking point/floor rusty

off side washer jet inoperative

rear number plate poor

slight rear brake fluctuation

various brake pads starting to wear low

various tyres starting to perish/wearing low

Pass 4 Jul 2017 149,469 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside slight play in a steering joint

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

surface corrosion to body and underside

Pass 29 Jun 2016 135,009 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroding

slight play in both inner tie rods

Pass 30 Jun 2015 125,928 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

underside of vehicle components corroding

Pass 4 Feb 2014 119,092 miles

slight wear in steering mechanism

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

some corrosion throughout lower parts of vehicle

Pass 26 Jan 2013 113,840 miles

Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

light corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Feb 2012 107,583 miles

both rear tyres very low

freeplay in steering

front tyres wearing on edges

suspension noisy

Fail 3 Feb 2012 107,583 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both rear tyres very low

freeplay in steering

front tyres wearing on edges

suspension noisy

Pass 11 Jan 2011 100,751 miles

STEERING DRAG LINK JOINTS SLIGHTLY WORN

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 11 Jan 2010 93,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 83,718 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 71,910 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 59,889 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise wiper opperation slightly slow

Pass 22 Jan 2007 59,889 miles

advise wiper opperation slightly slow

Pass 24 Jan 2006 46,926 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 46,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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V406 EGP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green 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 V406 EGP, 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 V406 EGP registered?

V406 EGP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V406 EGP 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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