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V52 OAY

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

89,030 mi
Last recorded89,030 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV52 OAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 89,030 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 87,351 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 87,351 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 80,943 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 75,932 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 75,930 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 71,225 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 63,363 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 59,803 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 55,636 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 53,426 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 47,964 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 43,734 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 39,549 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 38,178 miles

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

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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V52 OAY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 V52 OAY, 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 V52 OAY registered?

V52 OAY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V52 OAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V52 OAY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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