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V311 OGC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,335 mi
Last recorded94,335 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV311 OGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 94,335 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

Fail 21 May 2012 92,497 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2012 92,497 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2011 90,642 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 May 2010 88,819 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 May 2009 84,961 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

offside front tyre starting to crack

Pass 18 May 2009 84,961 miles

offside front tyre starting to crack

Pass 19 May 2008 81,521 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 78,825 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 76,662 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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V311 OGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V311 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 V311 OGC registered?

V311 OGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 1999.

Is V311 OGC safe to buy?

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