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T407 VJN

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

166,597 mi
Last recorded166,597 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT407 VJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 166,597 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 158,517 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 150,940 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 143,674 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 137,073 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 131,396 miles

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

nearside front tyre slight wear on edges and perishing. 195/65/15

offside rear tyre slight cracking.

Fail 4 Apr 2014 131,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside front tyre slight wear on edges and perishing. 195/65/15

offside rear tyre slight cracking.

Pass 23 Apr 2013 125,296 miles

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

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)

offside front tyre scubbing on outer edges of tread and perishing. 195/65/15

Pass 19 Apr 2012 117,960 miles

offside front tyre showing signs of wear and perishing. 195/65/15

Pass 20 Apr 2011 109,760 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 28 Apr 2010 102,484 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 93,885 miles

nearside rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6m 195/65/15

Pass 11 Apr 2008 85,050 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 85,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 71,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear tyre showing signs of cracking around outer and inner walls and tread.

Fail 23 Mar 2006 60,750 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 60,750 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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T407 VJN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 T407 VJN, 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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T407 VJN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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