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T450 DCD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,880 mi
Last recorded107,880 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT450 DCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 107,880 miles

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

both front tyres wearing thin

both sills corroded

corrosion around rear subframe mounts

corrosion to all wheel arches

corrosion to rear subframe and rear suspension components

exhaust system corroded

front and rear exhaust brackets broken

nearside door corroded

sill covers fitted

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 28 Mar 2017 102,592 miles

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

corrosion around rear subframe mounts

corrosion to both sills

corrosion to offside rear and both front wheel arches

corrosion to rear subframe and rear suspension components

front and rear exhaust brackets are broken

offside rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 24 Mar 2016 96,008 miles

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

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 27 Mar 2015 87,410 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

chips in windscreen

corrosion to wheel arches

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 27 Mar 2014 79,316 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

rear indicators faded

Fail 26 Mar 2014 79,305 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

rear indicators faded

Pass 7 Jan 2013 68,072 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear inner position light not working

offside front and offside rear coil spring rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2011 54,132 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 48,823 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 3 Jul 2009 41,417 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 41,417 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 33,398 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 31,191 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 31,173 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 May 2006 30,283 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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T450 DCD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T450 DCD, 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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T450 DCD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 July 1999.

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