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OIG 1496

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

124,570 mi
Last recorded124,570 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIG 1496
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 124,570 miles

UNDERCOVERS FITTED

Pass 21 Apr 2016 118,095 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 115,002 miles

all shock absorbers have slight corrosion to the casing

nearside front floor corroded

Pass 14 May 2014 113,924 miles

nearside front floor corroded but not in a perscribed area

Pass 22 May 2013 112,368 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight corrosion around n/s front jacking piont, unable to inspect full as manufacturers sill cover fitted

Fail 22 May 2013 112,366 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fuel pipes slightly corroded in clips

slight corrosion around n/s front jacking piont, unable to inspect full as manufacturers sill cover fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2012 109,194 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

nsf floor behind sill cover appears to be slightly corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2012 109,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

nsf floor behind sill cover appears to be slightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2011 106,417 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 103,258 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight corrosion to both rear arches

Pass 29 May 2008 93,733 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 88,773 miles

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

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 27 Jul 2006 80,442 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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OIG 1496 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OIG 1496, 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 OIG 1496 registered?

OIG 1496 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 1999.

Is OIG 1496 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OIG 1496 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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