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A19 OGW

2000 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

89,507 mi
Last recorded89,507 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz C92,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 OGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 89,507 miles

oil leak

play n/s inner rack joint

rear DIF leaking

rear springs corroded

Pass 28 May 2025 86,955 miles

both front link arm bushes perished/worn

oil leak

play n/s/f track rod end

rear axle corroded

Fail 28 May 2025 86,955 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front link arm bushes perished/worn

oil leak

play n/s/f track rod end

rear axle corroded

Pass 28 May 2024 84,653 miles

rear DIF leaking

rear arms corroded

rear subframe corroded

small play both front links arm bushes

Pass 25 May 2023 82,559 miles

both front suspension link arm bushes perished/worn

rear dif leaking

rear suspension corroded

Fail 25 May 2023 82,559 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front suspension link arm bushes perished/worn

rear dif leaking

rear suspension corroded

Pass 30 May 2022 80,512 miles

n/s small play suspension joint

rear diff leak

rear springs corroded

small exhaust blow

Fail 30 May 2022 80,512 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

n/s small play suspension joint

rear diff leak

rear springs corroded

small exhaust blow

Pass 2 Jun 2021 78,735 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 76,998 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 74,618 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 93,144 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 May 2018 72,622 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2016 70,271 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2016 70,271 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2015 67,588 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 67,588 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 65,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mount broken, but repaired and adequately supported

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 63,005 miles

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

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

front windscreen wipers smearing

sticker in swept area but not obscuring view to road

Fail 19 Nov 2013 62,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front windscreen wipers smearing

sticker in swept area but not obscuring view to road

Pass 23 Nov 2012 61,135 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 59,677 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 58,043 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 57,990 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2009 56,038 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

puncture in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Nov 2009 56,038 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

puncture in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2008 53,907 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 52,161 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 49,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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A19 OGW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 92,655 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 A19 OGW, 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 26 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 A19 OGW registered?

A19 OGW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 November 2000.

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