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T209 DLX

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,790 mi
Last recorded84,790 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT209 DLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2025 84,790 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Fail 5 Oct 2025 84,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre well worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre perished and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Pass 16 Oct 2024 81,173 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 80,120 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 64,098 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 62,633 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 62,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 59,961 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 59,961 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2018 56,537 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 56,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 51,443 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 51,443 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 46,647 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 46,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint L shape (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 43,321 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 43,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 40,392 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 39,131 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 36,943 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 35,503 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 34,612 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 34,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2009 32,681 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 29,625 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 24,896 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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T209 DLX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T209 DLX, 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 T209 DLX registered?

T209 DLX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 1999.

Is T209 DLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T209 DLX shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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