MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,767 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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 ()
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
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both repeaters and both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Front Upper spring mounts starting to corrode
steering slight wear
Offside Front spring mount area corroding
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
steering some wear
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
both front tyres wearing on edges
steering ball joints slight wear
both front spring mount areas corroding
n/s steering slight wear
rear sub frame, sub frame mounts and o/s/f spring mount areas all corroding
both front spring mounts corroding
n/s steering slight wear
both front spring mount areas and rear sills-floors starting to corrode
o/s/f tyre wearing on edges
n/s steering slight wear
front brake balance on limits
stop lights were not working ok now?
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is V408 XJO safe to buy?
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