MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,145 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
both rear tyres very low
freeplay in steering
front tyres wearing on edges
suspension noisy
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
STEERING DRAG LINK JOINTS SLIGHTLY WORN
WINDSCREEN CHIPPED
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
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
advise wiper opperation slightly slow
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is V406 EGP safe to buy?
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