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V403 ROA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,725 mi
Last recorded145,725 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV403 ROA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 145,725 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 145,725 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 142,473 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 140,920 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 132,581 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 132,581 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 128,557 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 127,153 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 125,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 122,522 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 120,255 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 120,255 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 102,144 miles

all four tyres close to limit

Pass 25 Jun 2015 90,008 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 79,438 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 79,438 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 67,680 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 67,649 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 65,064 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 61,475 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 59,123 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 54,535 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 51,470 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 47,735 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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V403 ROA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V403 ROA, 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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What year was V403 ROA registered?

V403 ROA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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