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V487 EYB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

214,525 mi
Last recorded214,525 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV487 EYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 214,525 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 210,311 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 May 2012 210,311 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 205,872 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 185,514 miles

nsr upper brake pipes heavaly corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2009 166,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

unable to fully inpspect all brake pads

unable to fully inspect all brake brake pipes

Pass 13 Dec 2008 145,120 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to fully test outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2008 122,242 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 115,310 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 101,793 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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V487 EYB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V487 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 V487 EYB registered?

V487 EYB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 1999.

Is V487 EYB safe to buy?

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