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V63 OGW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,981 mi
Last recorded143,981 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV63 OGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 143,981 miles

coil light may soon need attention

rear brake pads may soon need attention

windscreen has stone chips

Fail 8 Nov 2010 143,941 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

coil light may soon need attention

rear brake pads may soon need attention

windscreen has stone chips

Pass 28 Oct 2009 131,008 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 118,240 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 118,240 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 109,903 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 95,777 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 95,777 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

nearside front brake pad worn to 1.5mm minimum thickness

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm minimum tread depth

offside front tyre 2mm

tyre pressures low

Pass 8 Dec 2005 84,185 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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V63 OGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V63 OGW, 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 V63 OGW registered?

V63 OGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V63 OGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V63 OGW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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