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T213 DLY

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,374 mi
Last recorded149,374 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT213 DLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 149,374 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cut close to cords advise replace

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

Fail 8 May 2018 149,341 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre Has slightly cut and perishing. ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Jun 2017 144,697 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 144,696 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2016 137,558 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 26 May 2016 137,558 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 May 2015 127,503 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 113,099 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 113,099 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 102,140 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 94,168 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 94,168 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 89,892 miles

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

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)

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 31 Mar 2011 89,892 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2010 83,869 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 77,588 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 76,210 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 74,078 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 66,477 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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T213 DLY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 T213 DLY, 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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T213 DLY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 June 1999.

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