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V262 OGC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,105 mi
Last recorded45,105 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV262 OGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 45,105 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rusty in places . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 42,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 39,211 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 37,829 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 35,562 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 35,562 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 32,594 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 31,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 31,494 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 31,493 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 31,143 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 31,143 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2016 30,641 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 29,829 miles

rear o/s and n/s tyres near wear bars in centre

Fail 11 Jun 2015 29,829 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear o/s and n/s tyres near wear bars in centre

Fail 27 May 2014 29,077 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2014 29,077 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 28,510 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 28,510 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 28,376 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 27,902 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 27,902 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 27,356 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 26,732 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 26,291 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 26,291 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 25,999 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 25,162 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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V262 OGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 V262 OGC, 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 V262 OGC registered?

V262 OGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 December 1999.

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