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T342 DCC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,077 mi
Last recorded130,077 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT342 DCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 130,077 miles

door mirror glass inscure n/s

heavy corrosion rear suspension

heavy corrosion under side front suspension

Pass 27 May 2013 126,019 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2012 121,513 miles

glow plug lamp illuminated

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play o/s and n/s rack ends

Pass 11 Jan 2011 112,322 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 109,655 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 109,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 106,400 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 106,400 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 101,769 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 96,790 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)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 91,906 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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T342 DCC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T342 DCC, 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 T342 DCC registered?

T342 DCC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 June 1999.

Is T342 DCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T342 DCC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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