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V842 RJO

1999 Mercedes C250

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

189,367 mi
Last recorded189,367 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes C250120,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV842 RJO
MakeMercedes
ModelC250
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2025 189,367 miles

underside treated with underseal

Pass 14 Nov 2024 185,518 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all brake discs back plates corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2023 180,963 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 175,862 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 171,106 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2020 165,599 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 160,538 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 154,514 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 148,569 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 142,969 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 136,354 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 128,870 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 120,327 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 111,695 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 103,731 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 97,437 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

o/s/f tyre has low inner egde

Pass 7 Dec 2009 87,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear number plates delaminating

Pass 17 Nov 2008 79,805 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 68,777 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 11 Nov 2006 54,297 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 42,513 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes C250?

Based on 1,474 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
7,303
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Headlamp aim too low 11
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V842 RJO is a 1999 Mercedes C250 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes C250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 120,588 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes C250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V842 RJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes C250 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes C250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V842 RJO registered?

V842 RJO is a 1999 Mercedes C250, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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