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T506 DLM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT506 DLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018
Pass 12 Jun 2017 93,105 miles

Offside rear inner sill area corroding

offside rear tyre cracking

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in nearside steering system

Fail 10 Jun 2017 93,105 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear inner sill area corroding

offside rear tyre cracking

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in nearside steering system

Pass 21 Jun 2016 89,897 miles

both rear (inner) sill areas corroding

nail on offside rear tyre (inner tread wearing).

nearside rear tyre getting low and badly cracking

offside front tyre inner edge worn

rear brake discs worn

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 22 Jun 2015 86,222 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low and cracking

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in nearside steering rack-end

Fail 22 Jun 2015 86,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre getting low and cracking

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in nearside steering rack-end

Pass 23 Jun 2014
Fail 21 Jun 2014

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 75,177 miles

offside front tyre inner edge worn (getting low).

parking brake travel high

rear registration plate deteriorating

windscreen

Fail 20 Jun 2013 75,177 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside front tyre inner edge worn (getting low).

parking brake travel high

rear registration plate deteriorating

windscreen

Pass 25 Jun 2012 71,000 miles

offside front tyre inner tread worn

rear registration plate showing signs of wear

Fail 25 Jun 2012 71,000 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

offside front tyre inner tread worn

rear registration plate showing signs of wear

Pass 27 Jun 2011 68,144 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 68,144 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 62,891 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 62,891 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 58,651 miles

both front and rear registration plates poor (showing signs of wear).

offside front tyre inner edge badly worn (on limit).

offside rear tyre going flat?

slight play (movement) in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 17 Mar 2008 55,056 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2007 53,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 53,961 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 49,001 miles

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

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

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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T506 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 T506 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 T506 DLM registered?

T506 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 1999.

Is T506 DLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T506 DLM shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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