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V151 OHJ

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

137,261 mi
Last recorded137,261 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV151 OHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 137,261 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 132,892 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 129,858 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 128,604 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 125,809 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edges

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

wiper blade poor condition

Fail 23 Feb 2018 125,805 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edges

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

wiper blade poor condition

Pass 23 Jan 2017 120,914 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 120,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 105,302 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 97,068 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 95,434 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 88,712 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 83,994 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 79,653 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 77,018 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 72,688 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 72,518 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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V151 OHJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 4,266cc 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 V151 OHJ, 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 V151 OHJ registered?

V151 OHJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 1999.

Is V151 OHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V151 OHJ 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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