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T505 DCW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,522 mi
Last recorded119,522 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT505 DCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 119,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2012 103,040 miles

centre to rear fuel pipes in poor condition (corroded) advise attention

o/s front tyre inner edge worn thin

o/s front wheel arch in poor condition but no sharp edges

Fail 22 Jun 2012 102,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

centre to rear fuel pipes in poor condition (corroded) advise attention

o/s front tyre inner edge worn thin

o/s front wheel arch in poor condition but no sharp edges

Pass 11 Jul 2011 90,297 miles

front reg plate starting to deteriorate

slight play n/s steering idler

Pass 30 Jun 2010 84,616 miles

o/s front tyre inner edge worn thin

slight play n/s steering idler rod

Pass 8 Jul 2009 80,274 miles

n/s front tyre inner edge badly worn - advise replace

o/s front tyre inner edge wearing thin

Fail 2 Jul 2009 80,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

n/s front tyre inner edge badly worn - advise replace

o/s front tyre inner edge wearing thin

Pass 1 Jul 2008 72,258 miles

n/s rear tyre inner edge badly worn - advise replace

Fail 30 Jun 2008 72,222 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 65,798 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 62,095 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2005 57,838 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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T505 DCW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T505 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T505 DCW registered?

T505 DCW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T505 DCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T505 DCW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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