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V408 XJO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

87,767 mi
Last recorded87,767 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV408 XJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 87,767 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 87,100 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 82,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 82,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 82,369 miles

Braking system leaking servo corroded/hole (1.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f & o/s/f ()

Pass 10 May 2021 68,842 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

dash warning light on

rear sub frame ,rear suspension arms rear arches , all front spring mounts and rear springs all corroding

Pass 31 Jan 2020 65,054 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both repeaters and both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Upper spring mounts starting to corrode

steering slight wear

Pass 28 Jan 2019 54,097 miles

Offside Front spring mount area corroding

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

steering some wear

Fail 28 Jan 2019 54,091 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front spring mount area corroding

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

steering some wear

Pass 19 Jan 2018 41,984 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

steering ball joints slight wear

Pass 7 Feb 2017 35,623 miles

both front spring mount areas corroding

Pass 19 Jan 2016 29,905 miles

n/s steering slight wear

rear sub frame, sub frame mounts and o/s/f spring mount areas all corroding

Pass 8 Dec 2014 28,034 miles

both front spring mounts corroding

n/s steering slight wear

Pass 28 Dec 2013 26,592 miles

both front spring mount areas and rear sills-floors starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 3 Jan 2013 25,709 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 24,721 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 22,657 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 21,642 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 19,801 miles

n/s steering slight wear

Pass 3 Jan 2008 17,976 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 14,922 miles

front brake balance on limits

stop lights were not working ok now?

Pass 9 Nov 2005 14,965 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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V408 XJO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 V408 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 V408 XJO registered?

V408 XJO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 1999.

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