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V318 OVX

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,509 mi
Last recorded104,509 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV318 OVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 104,509 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 98,853 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 91,615 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 91,608 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 88,766 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 88,766 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 85,768 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 81,014 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 76,125 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 76,125 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 71,374 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 67,462 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 63,904 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 60,301 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 57,957 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 54,682 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 51,162 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 47,435 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 44,174 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 40,105 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 36,975 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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V318 OVX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V318 OVX, 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 V318 OVX registered?

V318 OVX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V318 OVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V318 OVX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V318 OVX have outstanding finance?

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