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T132 DBY

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

131,607 mi
Last recorded131,607 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT132 DBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 131,607 miles

corrosion on exhaust system

corrosion on front wheel arches

light corrosion on floor pans

Pass 7 Sep 2018 131,582 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 126,101 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 110,812 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 104,559 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 103,065 miles

N/S Front wing has slight corrosion

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/S Front wing has slight corrosion

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 102,158 miles

slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 29 Sep 2011 95,443 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 86,749 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 78,682 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 66,697 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 66,697 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 57,274 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 50,299 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 44,873 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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T132 DBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 T132 DBY, 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 T132 DBY registered?

T132 DBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 1999.

Is T132 DBY safe to buy?

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