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OV69 VJY

2019 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,994 mi
Last recorded73,994 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2019 Mercedes-benz C34,627 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV69 VJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 73,994 miles

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

Rear light pattern different but working correctly

Fail 15 Dec 2025 73,994 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear light pattern different but working correctly

Pass 17 Dec 2024 63,710 miles

n/s/r light broken

Pass 19 Dec 2023 55,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 40,191 miles

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

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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OV69 VJY is a 2019 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OV69 VJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV69 VJY registered?

OV69 VJY is a 2019 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 2019.

Is OV69 VJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV69 VJY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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