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S129 OGC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

125,083 mi
Last recorded125,083 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS129 OGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 125,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 125,083 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 119,795 miles

Sill covers fitted obscuring sills

Pass 22 Feb 2018 117,744 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 111,345 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 111,001 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall.

Rear diff oil leak.

Rear metal brake pipes are corroded.

Pass 23 Feb 2015 109,774 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 108,235 miles

Both front door mirror glass tarnished.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

General under vehicle corrosion.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 106,458 miles

surface corrosion o/s/r metal brake pipe

Pass 3 Feb 2012 104,529 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2011 101,501 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 10 Feb 2010 97,496 miles

o/s door mirror glass discoloured

Fail 10 Feb 2010 97,496 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s door mirror glass discoloured

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 29 Jan 2009 91,480 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

frount no plate starting to diteriarate

n/s/f tyer wearing low on outer edge

Pass 16 Jan 2008 85,385 miles

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

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

front no plate discoloured

Pass 2 Feb 2007 77,003 miles

front no plate discoloured

Pass 1 Feb 2006 67,578 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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S129 OGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S129 OGC, 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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S129 OGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S129 OGC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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