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T269 DLR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,547 mi
Last recorded143,547 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT269 DLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 143,547 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 137,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 128,709 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 124,378 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 124,378 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 119,010 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2014 111,926 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 111,902 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 107,464 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 107,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 100,342 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 94,570 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 94,570 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 87,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 79,538 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 69,491 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 63,507 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 63,507 miles

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

Both rear brake hoses perishing

Cuts on nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 20 Apr 2006 57,442 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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T269 DLR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T269 DLR, 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 T269 DLR registered?

T269 DLR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 April 1999.

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