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V476 GEF

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,250 mi
Last recorded87,250 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV476 GEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 87,250 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Case (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 87,250 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror Case Missing sharp edges present (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2018 81,941 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Tie rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2018 81,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Tie rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 78,154 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 78,154 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 75,690 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 72,983 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 69,224 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 62,094 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 62,094 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 55,549 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 50,976 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 50,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

o.s.f wing damage

Pass 9 Mar 2009 47,195 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 44,095 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 39,197 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 39,197 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 35,657 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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V476 GEF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V476 GEF, 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 V476 GEF registered?

V476 GEF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 1999.

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