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T368 DLP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,328 mi
Last recorded162,328 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT368 DLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 162,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis areas (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

corrosion to underside

Fail 17 Aug 2016 162,290 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis areas (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis areas (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

corrosion to underside

Pass 30 Jul 2015 155,707 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 155,707 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 14,267 miles

windscreen cracked

Fail 25 Jul 2014 146,217 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

windscreen cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2013 135,280 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 135,274 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 123,849 miles

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

exhaust catalyst broken but not effecting emissions

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 7 Aug 2012 123,849 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

exhaust catalyst broken but not effecting emissions

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 6 Jul 2011 113,347 miles

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

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

catalytic converter element loose inside but not effecting emissions

front exhaust mounting broken

srs warning light on indicating a fault

Pass 6 Jul 2010 105,561 miles

offside headlight has slight damage

Pass 8 Jul 2009 100,807 miles

offside headlight has slight damage

Pass 21 Jun 2008 95,083 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 89,958 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 82,750 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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T368 DLP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 T368 DLP, 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 T368 DLP registered?

T368 DLP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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