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T140 DOK

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

108,127 mi
Last recorded108,127 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT140 DOK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 108,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2026 108,097 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly ASR (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2025 107,451 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged n/s/f & o/s/f (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 105,232 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged n/s/f & o/s/r (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 103,619 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NS and OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged x4 (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 100,193 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 98,234 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 95,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 90,927 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 90,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 86,613 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 81,012 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 77,079 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 72,144 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 69,173 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 69,173 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 64,323 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 61,992 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 59,192 miles

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

screen cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2010 56,637 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 52,467 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 52,467 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 48,541 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 44,478 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 38,712 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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T140 DOK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 T140 DOK, 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 T140 DOK registered?

T140 DOK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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