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T938 OVG

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

69,682 mi
Last recorded69,682 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT938 OVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 69,682 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 67,118 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 67,043 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 64,876 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 62,971 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 61,005 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 58,661 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 58,613 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 56,312 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 53,930 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 51,558 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 51,558 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 49,114 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 45,429 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 42,231 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 37,765 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 34,218 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 30,209 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 26,438 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 22,415 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 18,529 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 12,787 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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T938 OVG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 T938 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T938 OVG registered?

T938 OVG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 July 1999.

Is T938 OVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T938 OVG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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