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V234 MGC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,357 mi
Last recorded91,357 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV234 MGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 91,357 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 90,772 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 90,772 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 89,759 miles

Rear coil springs are corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2016 89,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Ns front dip beam image is poor

Rear coil springs are corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2015 88,492 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2015 88,492 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 84,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Oct 2014 84,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 81,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 77,701 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 73,409 miles

N/S/F Playing In Steering Arm Balljoint/Bush Wearing

N/S/F Tyre is wearing on the outside

Pass 5 Nov 2010 64,102 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 10 Nov 2009 49,758 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)

offside front wheel bearing slight movement

Pass 12 Nov 2008 39,241 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 31,805 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 31,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 26,146 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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V234 MGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 V234 MGC, 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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V234 MGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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