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V47 OAX

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,417 mi
Last recorded130,417 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV47 OAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 130,417 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 121,913 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 113,902 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 113,902 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 106,279 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 106,279 miles

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 99,321 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 91,514 miles

THE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE IS ON THE LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6m/m. IN THE CENTRE OF THE TREAD.

Pass 16 Oct 2006 84,626 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 75,017 miles

BOTH THE FRONT TYRES ARE ON THE LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6M/M.

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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V47 OAX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V47 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 V47 OAX registered?

V47 OAX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 1999.

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