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T494 DLM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

100,487 mi
Last recorded100,487 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT494 DLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 100,487 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 100,487 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 95,259 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 95,259 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 89,544 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 89,544 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 84,586 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 82,300 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 77,849 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 72,852 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 67,489 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 63,214 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 May 2010 58,384 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 54,111 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 50,879 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 47,594 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 43,487 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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T494 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 T494 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 T494 DLM registered?

T494 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 1999.

Is T494 DLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T494 DLM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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