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V772 OGC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

277,281 mi
Last recorded277,281 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV772 OGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 277,281 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 265,034 miles

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 265,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 259,966 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 259,787 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking Fuel filter hose deteriorated and causing fuel leak (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Near-side and offside front jacking points corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 253,456 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 253,456 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 244,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 244,400 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 233,616 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 233,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 216,676 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 204,738 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 204,734 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 190,191 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

edges worn on both front tires

Fail 26 Apr 2017 190,191 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

edges worn on both front tires

Pass 16 Oct 2015 187,938 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 187,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 157,523 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 132,803 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 116,081 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 89,146 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 58,457 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 49,152 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 39,894 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 23,798 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 20,090 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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V772 OGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 V772 OGC, 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 V772 OGC registered?

V772 OGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V772 OGC safe to buy?

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