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A23 OVD

2019 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,327 mi
Last recorded153,327 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2019 Mercedes-benz C34,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 OVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 153,327 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2026 96,816 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 73,844 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 144,611 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 59,314 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 128,608 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 128,554 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 41,617 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 119,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 22,507 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 22,502 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 110,378 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 100,729 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 93,740 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 88,783 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 88,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 78,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 67,416 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 57,831 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 51,229 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 44,257 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 36,223 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 36,155 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 27,513 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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A23 OVD is a 2019 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2019 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 34,627 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 A23 OVD, 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 7 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A23 OVD registered?

A23 OVD is a 2019 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2019.

Is A23 OVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 OVD shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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