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T351 DLO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,438 mi
Last recorded106,438 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT351 DLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 106,438 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

partial centre brake light - slight fraying to drivers seat belt - offside front indicator lens cracked

Fail 6 Jun 2014 106,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

partial centre brake light - slight fraying to drivers seat belt - offside front indicator lens cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2013 102,164 miles

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

offside front washer part blocked - offside front side repeater lens missing

Pass 6 Jun 2012 98,941 miles

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

Damage to o/s/f indicator lense - corrosion to both front wheel arches - all coil springs corroding - obstruction removed from windscreen

Fail 6 Jun 2012 98,941 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Damage to o/s/f indicator lense - corrosion to both front wheel arches - all coil springs corroding - obstruction removed from windscreen

Pass 3 Jun 2011 93,255 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

offside front washer part blocked - partial centre beake light - both front wheel arches corroding - offside front indicator lens cracked

Fail 26 May 2010 86,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 86,642 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 81,292 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 75,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

partial centre brake light

Pass 4 Jun 2007 72,037 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 69,013 miles

oil leak

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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T351 DLO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol 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 T351 DLO, 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 T351 DLO registered?

T351 DLO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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