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V407 XJO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

240,912 mi
Last recorded240,912 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV407 XJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 240,912 miles

Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 236,234 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 236,234 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 222,200 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 222,181 miles

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

Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 214,035 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 214,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 210,064 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 204,297 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 May 2016 198,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 193,977 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

near side rear tyre cuts in tread

Pass 8 May 2014 183,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 171,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 162,232 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight play in inner steering joints

Pass 6 Jun 2011 153,922 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 153,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 146,484 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 136,849 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 124,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 109,928 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 96,768 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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V407 XJO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V407 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 V407 XJO registered?

V407 XJO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 1999.

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