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T470 DLM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

126,165 mi
Last recorded126,165 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT470 DLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 126,165 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

UNDERBODY HAS SLIGHT SURFACE RUST

Pass 9 Jun 2025 125,849 miles

underbody has slight surface rust

Fail 9 Jun 2025 125,849 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 125,120 miles

UNDERODY HAS SLIGHT SURFACE RUST. BOTH FRONT HUB COMPONENTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 5 Jun 2024 125,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

UNDERODY HAS SLIGHT SURFACE RUST. BOTH FRONT HUB COMPONENTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 8 Jun 2023 121,924 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 119,174 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 119,174 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 116,122 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 116,122 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2019 115,308 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 115,308 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2018
Pass 10 May 2017 97,679 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2016 87,037 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 87,037 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2015 79,451 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 73,542 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 57,612 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2011 57,612 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 58,992 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2008 55,258 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 35,140 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 53,140 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 51,250 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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T470 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 T470 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 T470 DLM registered?

T470 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 1999.

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