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T294 DLY

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

106,310 mi
Last recorded106,310 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT294 DLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 106,310 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 106,310 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 101,744 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 101,744 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 94,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 94,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 89,436 miles

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)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 89,436 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 3 May 2014 85,053 miles

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)

Fail 3 May 2014 85,053 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 77,552 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 77,552 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 72,595 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 69,858 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 59,285 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 52,165 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 47,016 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 47,014 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 43,730 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 40,338 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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T294 DLY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 T294 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 T294 DLY registered?

T294 DLY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 1999.

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