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T233 OVG

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,560 mi
Last recorded144,560 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT233 OVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 144,560 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 143,981 miles

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2016 143,312 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 143,130 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 143,125 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 139,648 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 134,109 miles

front brake discs worn thin

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 134,109 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn thin

Pass 5 Aug 2010 123,623 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 110,632 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 95,686 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 95,644 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 84,346 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 73,018 miles

two chips in windscreen

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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T233 OVG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 T233 OVG, 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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How do I check the history of T233 OVG?

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What year was T233 OVG registered?

T233 OVG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 1999.

Is T233 OVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T233 OVG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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