CarVerify

Free Car Check

V433 OGC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,743 mi
Last recorded152,743 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV433 OGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 152,743 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2024 150,791 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 147,326 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Nov 2021 144,560 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 141,391 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 137,756 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 134,457 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 130,175 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 124,217 miles

Nearside Rear outer tyre wall damaged cracked

Offside Rear outer tyre wall chipped and close to legel limit

Fail 1 Oct 2016 124,217 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear outer tyre wall damaged cracked

Offside Rear outer tyre wall chipped and close to legel limit

Pass 14 Oct 2015 116,120 miles

Nearside Front wall slight damage

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

Rear both rear tyres nail

steering joints slight play

Pass 11 Oct 2014 108,045 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 108,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 97,449 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 87,162 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 87,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 72,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 72,220 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 65,388 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 63,733 miles

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 62,030 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 19 Sep 2007 57,170 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 51,921 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 44,962 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V433 OGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V433 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V433 OGC?

You can check the full history of V433 OGC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V433 OGC registered?

V433 OGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V433 OGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V433 OGC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V433 OGC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V433 OGC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.