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T382 DLP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,370 mi
Last recorded150,370 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT382 DLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 150,370 miles

1. n/s front tyre wearing on outside edge. 2. Both front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded at rear. 3. o/s rear tyre at legal limits, worn on inside edge.

Fail 19 Sep 2011 150,133 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

1.outer sills not tested due to plastic covers fitted 2.rear brake hoses starting to perrish 3.o/s/r tyre wearing low on inside edge

Pass 29 Sep 2010 141,788 miles

1. Indicator bulbs becoming faded. 2. Slight play in o/s front bottom ball joint. 3. Both front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded.

Pass 1 Oct 2009 133,750 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 133,744 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

1. n/s rear tyre wearing low. 2. nail inn n/s rear tyre.

Pass 1 Oct 2008 124,797 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 124,495 miles

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

near side rear steel brake pipe becoming coroded

Pass 28 Sep 2007 117,062 miles

n/s rear tyre near legal limits

slight play in o/s front bottom ball joint

Pass 2 Oct 2006 110,828 miles

n/s/f tyre near legal limits worn on otside edge

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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T382 DLP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T382 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 T382 DLP registered?

T382 DLP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T382 DLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T382 DLP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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