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T206 DBY

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

100,979 mi
Last recorded100,979 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT206 DBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 100,979 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 97,016 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Apr 2015 93,801 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 91,890 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 85,802 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 81,104 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 74,996 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 71,084 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 66,787 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 62,262 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 57,121 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 52,705 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 52,705 miles

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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T206 DBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 T206 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 T206 DBY registered?

T206 DBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T206 DBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T206 DBY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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