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J99 ASB

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

115,490 mi
Last recorded115,490 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 ASB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 115,490 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 115,211 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 102,965 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 102,965 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 86,573 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 71,336 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 71,336 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 56,388 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 42,197 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 42,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2020 33,051 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 32,975 miles

Front &Rear discs rusted.

Under shield fitted unable to fully check fuel &brake lines.

Pass 8 Oct 2018 31,609 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 30,895 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 28,529 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 25,055 miles

Rear Both tyres perishing

Fail 26 Oct 2015 25,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Both tyres perishing

Pass 23 Oct 2014 21,901 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 18,329 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 14,303 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 11,655 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 11,443 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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J99 ASB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 J99 ASB, 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 J99 ASB registered?

J99 ASB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2007.

Is J99 ASB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J99 ASB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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