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C4 MGU

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

153,810 mi
Last recorded153,810 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 MGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 153,810 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2025 153,809 miles

ENGINE/ UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSCURING COMPONENTS

Pass 23 Mar 2024 153,809 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 153,804 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 153,803 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 153,801 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 153,792 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Mar 2020 153,792 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 153,715 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Mar 2018 153,747 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 147,910 miles

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 17 Sep 2015 131,889 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 126,649 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 126,647 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 125,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 111,188 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 102,547 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 99,610 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 99,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 89,962 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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C4 MGU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 C4 MGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C4 MGU registered?

C4 MGU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 April 1999.

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