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T977 OVG

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,410 mi
Last recorded71,410 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT977 OVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 71,410 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front wing corroded

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 71,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front wing corroded

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

pad warning lamp on

Pass 1 Apr 2016 65,817 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

fuel lines corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2015 63,080 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside front wing corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2014 58,484 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside front wing corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2014 58,479 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside front wing corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2013 50,246 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 50,246 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 45,986 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 45,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 43,903 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 43,408 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 42,738 miles

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

fuel pipes rusted

Pass 15 Apr 2008 40,631 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 40,631 miles

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 36,483 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 31,765 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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T977 OVG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T977 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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What year was T977 OVG registered?

T977 OVG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 1999.

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The MOT history for T977 OVG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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