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T501 DCW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,506 mi
Last recorded137,506 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT501 DCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 137,506 miles

Plastic Covers Covering Sills - Unable to check fully for Corrosion NS & OS

Fail 25 Jul 2017 137,505 miles

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

Plastic Covers Covering Sills - Unable to check fully for Corrosion NS & OS

Pass 7 Oct 2015 131,897 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 125,593 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 117,807 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 117,807 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 110,578 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 105,063 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 99,699 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 96,411 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 96,408 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 92,934 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 88,856 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 84,886 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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T501 DCW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T501 DCW, 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 T501 DCW registered?

T501 DCW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 August 1999.

Is T501 DCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T501 DCW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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