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V470 EKS

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,530 mi
Last recorded114,530 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV470 EKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 114,530 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 100,458 miles

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

rear brake pipes have been greased

Pass 26 Aug 2013 93,123 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 81,060 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 66,110 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 66,110 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 52,179 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2010 52,136 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 46,556 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 42,621 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 39,072 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2006 35,963 miles

Front tyres wearing unevenly.

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

Slight movement from both nearside and offside front top suspention arm inner mountings.

Slight movement from steering linkage on the nearside.

Two nails in tread of nearside rear tyre.

Fail 5 Feb 2006 35,963 miles

Front tyres wearing unevenly.

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Slight movement from both nearside and offside front top suspention arm inner mountings.

Slight movement from steering linkage on the nearside.

Two nails in tread of nearside rear tyre.

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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V470 EKS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V470 EKS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V470 EKS registered?

V470 EKS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V470 EKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V470 EKS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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