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V844 OAC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

174,116 mi
Last recorded174,116 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV844 OAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2017 174,116 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Both front brake flexi hoses starting to perish.

Corrosion starting offside rear sill step to wheel arch.

Front of bonnet starting to corrode.

Front to rear fuel pipes starting to corrode.

Plastic oversills fitted.

Rear brake discs badly corroded.

Slight fluffing to drivers seat belt.

Surface corrosion to brake pipes.

Wheel arches starting to corrode.

Pass 1 Nov 2016 171,698 miles

Slight play in both front hubs.

Surface corrosion to brake pipes.

Corrosion starting at fuel pipes.

Corrosion starting at wheel arches.

Nearside rear brake disc corroded.

Fail 1 Nov 2016 171,698 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Corrosion starting at fuel pipes.

Corrosion starting at wheel arches.

Nearside rear brake disc corroded.

Slight play in both front hubs.

Surface corrosion to brake pipes.

Pass 6 Nov 2015 167,397 miles

All wheel arches starting to corrode.

Both front tyres close to the legal limit.

Both rear tyres close to the legal limit.

Front number plate blemished.

Front to rear fuel pipes starting to corrode.

Nearside rear brake disc corroded.

Pass 24 Sep 2014 159,176 miles

Corrosion starting at wheel arches.

Nearside front tyre wearing at outer edge.

Nearside rear brake disc corroded.

Pass 29 Aug 2013 152,103 miles

Near side front side lamp dim

Over sills fitted

Rear brake discs slightly scored and corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2013 152,103 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Near side front side lamp dim

Over sills fitted

Rear brake discs slightly scored and corroded

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 143,690 miles

slight play both front hubs

Pass 9 Sep 2011 136,197 miles

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

slight play both front hubs

Pass 17 Sep 2010 127,848 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 116,870 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 116,865 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 96,371 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside headlamp glass cracked

Fail 1 Sep 2008 96,371 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside headlamp glass cracked

Pass 7 Sep 2007 76,121 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 73,234 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 68,690 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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V844 OAC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V844 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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V844 OAC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 1999.

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