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T199 DLN

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

130,568 mi
Last recorded130,568 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT199 DLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 130,568 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 800,819 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top suspension arm pin slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner steering joint ends worn ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 117,370 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top suspension arm pin slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner steering joint ends worn ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 109,188 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 106,228 miles

all tyres worn on outer edges

slight movement in steering linkages

Pass 10 Feb 2022 103,568 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 2mm on edge outer (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 103,568 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 2mm on edge outer (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 99,836 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 99,799 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 99,595 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in steering /wheel bearings ()

Pass 17 Jan 2018 99,132 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 98,352 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 97,474 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play n/s inner (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 96,627 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 94,639 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in steering

Pass 19 Feb 2013 93,462 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 90,692 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 8 Mar 2011 87,200 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 83,911 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight wear in steering @n/s wheel

Pass 25 Feb 2010 83,911 miles

slight wear in steering @n/s wheel

Pass 26 Feb 2009 80,184 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 75,365 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 69,642 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 7 Mar 2006 63,920 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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T199 DLN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T199 DLN, 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 T199 DLN registered?

T199 DLN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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