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DLB 362

1990 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,618 mi
Last recorded63,618 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz C130,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLB 362
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 63,618 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 63,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2013 62,813 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 24 Aug 2011 59,723 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 58,005 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 54,393 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 50,378 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 46,614 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 45,812 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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DLB 362 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 130,317 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 DLB 362, 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 36 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 DLB 362 registered?

DLB 362 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is DLB 362 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLB 362 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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