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V354 MGX

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

97,466 mi
Last recorded97,466 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV354 MGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 97,466 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 94,583 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 94,583 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 92,387 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 91,272 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 88,673 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 85,459 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 82,017 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 78,064 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 73,372 miles

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

Offside Front 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 5 Dec 2009 68,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 64,253 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 59,681 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 53,250 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 48,015 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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V354 MGX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 V354 MGX, 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 V354 MGX registered?

V354 MGX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V354 MGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V354 MGX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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