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OOH 23A

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

138,317 mi
Last recorded138,317 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOH 23A
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 138,317 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 137,994 miles

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

under sill corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2020 137,938 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 137,841 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 137,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 137,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside outer sill covers fitted

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside outer sill covers fitted

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 135,999 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all sill (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all sill (5.2.6)

both sides outer sills covered

rear DIF slightly leaking

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2016 135,999 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all sill (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all sill (5.2.6)

both sides outer sills covered

rear DIF slightly leaking

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2015 134,145 miles

All four jacking mounts corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2014 129,229 miles

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

O/s/r anti roll bar bracket corroded

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 129,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

O/s/r anti roll bar bracket corroded

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 121,422 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 113,005 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 102,899 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 93,211 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 83,025 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 74,014 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

offside sill cover panel is loose

Pass 24 May 2007 63,422 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 63,422 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 52,332 miles

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

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

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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OOH 23A is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OOH 23A, 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 OOH 23A registered?

OOH 23A is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 June 1999.

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