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T389 DLM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

123,819 mi
Last recorded123,819 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT389 DLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 123,819 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 123,817 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SPRING TOP MOUNTING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened SUBFRAME AND ATTACHED COMPONENTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 119,617 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

ns/os front tyres worn on the out side edges

Fail 23 Sep 2019 119,595 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear floorpan both o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear inner wheel arches both n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 113,614 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 110,160 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 12 Aug 2016 101,184 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 94,547 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 94,544 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 86,726 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust hangar corroded off

Pass 18 Aug 2014 86,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust hangar corroded off

Fail 22 Aug 2013 76,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 76,072 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 64,961 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 55,526 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 55,526 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 49,253 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 49,253 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 46,790 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 44,172 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 42,009 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 39,607 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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T389 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 T389 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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What year was T389 DLM registered?

T389 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 1999.

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