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V38 OAX

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

91,054 mi
Last recorded91,054 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV38 OAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 91,054 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2024 91,054 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 90,930 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 May 2021 87,810 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 86,927 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 86,927 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 86,927 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 86,926 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 86,926 miles

surface corrosion to off side outer sill

Fail 6 Apr 2016 86,926 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

surface corrosion to off side outer sill

Pass 4 Apr 2015 86,754 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 85,379 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 84,065 miles

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

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

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

off side rear tyre has chunk off the side wall unable to tell how close to the core.

Fail 5 Sep 2013 84,059 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

off side rear tyre has chunk off the side wall unable to tell how close to the core.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 82,824 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 82,824 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 80,606 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 78,233 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 74,024 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 68,792 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 64,279 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 64,279 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2006 62,928 miles

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

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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V38 OAX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 V38 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.

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What year was V38 OAX registered?

V38 OAX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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