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J999 DSL

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

76,067 mi
Last recorded76,067 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ999 DSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 76,067 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 74,315 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 72,451 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 70,478 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 68,688 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 68,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 67,964 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 66,020 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 63,808 miles

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 24 Mar 2017 62,022 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 60,653 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 58,642 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 56,858 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 55,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 55,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 54,254 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 54,254 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 49,589 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 42,555 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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J999 DSL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 79,646 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 J999 DSL, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J999 DSL registered?

J999 DSL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2007.

Is J999 DSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J999 DSL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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