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V403 XJO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,712 mi
Last recorded155,712 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 155,712 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 155,709 miles

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 150,205 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 144,163 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 139,663 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Pass 20 Nov 2017 134,523 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 129,329 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 129,329 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 121,879 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 121,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 113,915 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 108,517 miles

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

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

radiator leaking

Fail 31 May 2012 99,420 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s front tyre has slight cuts all oyher tyres have wear on outer walls

Pass 31 May 2012 99,420 miles

o/s front tyre has slight cuts all oyher tyres have wear on outer walls

Pass 11 Mar 2011 90,911 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 90,909 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 81,341 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 81,341 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 XJO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XJO, 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 XJO registered?

V403 XJO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 1999.

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