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V837 OAC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,458 mi
Last recorded77,458 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV837 OAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 77,458 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear floor pan rusty

Pass 10 Apr 2019 77,044 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 76,569 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 75,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 74,407 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 74,407 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 72,659 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 71,302 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 69,075 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 66,960 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/r tyre starting to crack on side wall

Pass 14 Jun 2012 66,960 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/r tyre starting to crack on side wall

Pass 22 Jun 2011 64,459 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 62,388 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 60,995 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 59,492 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 56,916 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 53,244 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 51,104 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake warning light flashing

nearside head light stone chipped

noise from power steering pump

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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V837 OAC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V837 OAC, 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 V837 OAC registered?

V837 OAC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 November 1999.

Is V837 OAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V837 OAC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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