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T451 DCD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

116,885 mi
Last recorded116,885 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT451 DCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 116,885 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 103,497 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 97,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 89,857 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 80,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 71,578 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 61,617 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 45,812 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 33,724 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 32,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 32,311 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 30,699 miles

number plates colour must be changed once vehicle is registered in uk.............

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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T451 DCD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 T451 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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What year was T451 DCD registered?

T451 DCD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T451 DCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T451 DCD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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