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T383 DLM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,004 mi
Last recorded112,004 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT383 DLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 112,004 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 111,985 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 109,005 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2013 109,005 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2012 100,978 miles

both front headlight beam images poor

both front track rod end dust covers deteriated

exhaust corroded /centre mount broken but exhaust corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

unable to check hydraulic system fully due to wet weather

unable to check outer sills due to side skirts fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2012 100,978 miles

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

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

both front headlight beam images poor

both front track rod end dust covers deteriated

exhaust corroded /centre mount broken but exhaust corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

unable to check hydraulic system fully due to wet weather

unable to check outer sills due to side skirts fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2011 91,965 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 87,750 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 83,160 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 78,653 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 74,078 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 68,179 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 68,179 miles

Nearside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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T383 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T383 DLM, 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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T383 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 May 1999.

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