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V34 OAX

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,615 mi
Last recorded131,615 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV34 OAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 131,615 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 131,615 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 129,172 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 129,172 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 126,629 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside spring cups has corrosion not excessive

Fail 16 Sep 2014 126,629 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside spring cups has corrosion not excessive

Fail 18 Sep 2013 124,267 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside headlamp damaged not affecting beam

Pass 18 Sep 2013 124,267 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside headlamp damaged not affecting beam

Pass 18 Sep 2012 121,596 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2011 117,134 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 109,769 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 97,807 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 86,550 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 78,933 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 68,156 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 58,336 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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V34 OAX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V34 OAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V34 OAX registered?

V34 OAX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V34 OAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V34 OAX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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