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T252 DTR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

205,370 mi
Last recorded205,370 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT252 DTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 205,370 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 199,998 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 185,758 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 169,787 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 153,493 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 153,229 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 136,629 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 121,631 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 116,855 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 116,855 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2006 109,622 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front disc's worn. †n/s headlight glass cracked. †engine oil level low

Pass 19 Jan 2006 109,622 miles

front disc's worn. †n/s headlight glass cracked. †engine oil level low

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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T252 DTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T252 DTR, 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 T252 DTR registered?

T252 DTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 August 1999.

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