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T266 DLY

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

114,001 mi
Last recorded114,001 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT266 DLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 114,001 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged but still readable (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2016 108,876 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 102,442 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 95,187 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2013 87,874 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 87,874 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2012 79,996 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 75,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 May 2011 75,205 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 71,429 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 68,785 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 72,781 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

W/Screen washers not working

Wipers not cleaning efectively.

Pass 26 May 2007 60,615 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 57,404 miles
Pass 28 May 2005 52,630 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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T266 DLY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 T266 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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What year was T266 DLY registered?

T266 DLY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 May 1999.

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