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C23 OMB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,808 mi
Last recorded78,808 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC23 OMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 78,808 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underbody components corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2024 78,497 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 78,400 miles

Front both shock absorbers corroded

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

Rear both shockers leaking

Pass 3 Sep 2021 77,441 miles

Front both sides shock absorbers corroded

Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive both sides (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both sides shock absorbers leaking

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 75,263 miles

Front both sides shock absorber corroded

Rear both sides shock absorber leaking

Pass 14 Jan 2019 74,185 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 74,178 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 71,435 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 70,976 miles

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

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

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

Rear floors rusty

Fail 18 Aug 2016 70,976 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 70,803 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 68,632 miles

BAS light on

Pass 9 Dec 2010 68,484 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 67,167 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 64,146 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 58,257 miles

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

power steeringpipes loose in brackets but still secure

rear springs corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2006 52,052 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 44,899 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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C23 OMB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C23 OMB, 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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C23 OMB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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