MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,533 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
vapours rising up at rear of engine
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
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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V480 GBV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 V480 GBV, 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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V480 GBV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.
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