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V543 OUG

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

103,641 mi
Last recorded103,641 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV543 OUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 103,641 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 99,207 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 95,003 miles

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 28 Feb 2017 92,234 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 89,682 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 86,312 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 86,312 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 84,730 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear registration plate slightly dirty

Fail 28 Feb 2013 83,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear registration plate slightly dirty

Pass 28 Feb 2013 83,573 miles

rear registration plate slightly dirty

Pass 22 Feb 2012 82,600 miles

rear registration plate slightly dirty

Pass 16 Feb 2011 81,503 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 80,489 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 79,726 miles

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 79,726 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 79,088 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 79,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 77,244 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 74,889 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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V543 OUG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V543 OUG, 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 V543 OUG registered?

V543 OUG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 1999.

Is V543 OUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V543 OUG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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