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V73 OGW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

195,607 mi
Last recorded195,607 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV73 OGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 195,607 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bothside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 189,770 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 189,770 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner udersill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 183,634 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 177,980 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 169,467 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 162,069 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 150,765 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 148,375 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 148,357 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 135,192 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 135,188 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2011 124,669 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front bumper not attached on offside but not insecure

front discs worn

nearside headlight damadge but pattern can just be seen

Pass 20 Sep 2010 113,587 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 97,384 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 81,923 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 66,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 54,226 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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V73 OGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 V73 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 V73 OGW registered?

V73 OGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V73 OGW shows 18 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.

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