MOT Status
ValidMileage
189,367 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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underside treated with underseal
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
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
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front and rear number plates delaminating
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 Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes C250?
Based on 1,474 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was V842 RJO registered?
V842 RJO is a 1999 Mercedes C250, first registered on 1 October 1999.
Is V842 RJO safe to buy?
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