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V418 EFV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

77,384 mi
Last recorded77,384 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV418 EFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 77,384 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear bumper is damaged

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front tyres is perished

Fail 14 Sep 2017 77,384 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working side (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear bumper is damaged

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front tyres is perished

Pass 15 Sep 2016 66,167 miles

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

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

n/s/f side repeater lense missing

rear washer not working

Fail 12 Sep 2016 66,167 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f side repeater lense missing

rear washer not working

Pass 30 Mar 2015 65,915 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 65,496 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system poor condition

front and rear bumpers damaged but causing no sharp edges

Pass 18 Nov 2013 65,185 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 63,039 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 60,218 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 57,962 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 55,508 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 53,337 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 50,545 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 47,463 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 43,967 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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V418 EFV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 V418 EFV, 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 V418 EFV registered?

V418 EFV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V418 EFV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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