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V845 OAL

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,828 mi
Last recorded74,828 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV845 OAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 74,828 miles

corrosion on all brake pipes too rear

corrosion on both front anti link arms bushes bline

plastic covers fitted too outer sills inspection limited

Pass 22 Jul 2010 73,188 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 65,946 miles

general corrosion all underbody areas,fuel/brake pipes

slight wear to o/s/f tyre on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2008 58,978 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front and rear brake discs showing wear

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

wiper blade starting to smear

Pass 24 Jul 2007 52,314 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wiper blade smearing windscreen slightly.

slight corrosion to rear silencer support bracket.

Fail 24 Jul 2007 52,314 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wiper blade smearing windscreen slightly.

slight corrosion to rear silencer support bracket.

Pass 29 Jul 2006 45,846 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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V845 OAL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 V845 OAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V845 OAL registered?

V845 OAL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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