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V460 EYB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,989 mi
Last recorded139,989 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV460 EYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 139,989 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 138,733 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 137,421 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 134,506 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 131,605 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Various areas of corrosion the the underside of vehicle including suspension components and springs

Pass 26 Oct 2020 130,396 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Various areas of corrosion to the body and suspension components including springs and sub frames

Fail 26 Oct 2020 130,396 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Various areas of corrosion to the body and suspension components including springs and sub frames

Pass 30 Oct 2019 128,563 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened various prescribed areas,brake pipes and sus components corroded but not excessively

Fail 28 Oct 2019 128,563 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened various prescribed areas,brake pipes and sus components corroded but not excessively

Pass 8 Nov 2018 123,899 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

multiple areas of corrosion to floor, arches, doors, subframes, suspension etc

Fail 7 Nov 2018 123,899 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

multiple areas of corrosion to floor, arches, doors, subframes, suspension etc

Pass 7 Nov 2017 118,942 miles

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

multiple areas of corrosion to floors, arches, doors, subframes, suspension etc

Pass 25 Oct 2016 111,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre low on edges

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

various prescribed areas,brake pipes and sus components corroded but not excessively

Fail 24 Oct 2016 111,982 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre low on edges

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspect front inner brake pads starting to wear low

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

various prescribed areas,brake pipes and sus components corroded but not excessively

Pass 24 Oct 2015 106,150 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 106,143 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 100,689 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Nov 2013 95,515 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 89,877 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 89,877 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 83,681 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 78,176 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 78,176 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 67,300 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 67,299 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 62,891 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 54,402 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 49,786 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2006 49,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 44,621 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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V460 EYB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V460 EYB, 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 V460 EYB registered?

V460 EYB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 1999.

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