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T512 DLW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

176,816 mi
Last recorded176,816 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT512 DLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 176,816 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides have slight play ()

Fail 7 Oct 2019 176,816 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 161,895 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Bothsides. ()

Pass 27 Sep 2017 148,027 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 148,027 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 131,737 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 131,737 miles

Offside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 117,660 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 117,660 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 106,410 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 77,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 May 2013 77,610 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 73,845 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 69,136 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 64,989 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 59,471 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 53,265 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 May 2007 47,111 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 39,874 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 39,872 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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T512 DLW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T512 DLW, 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 T512 DLW registered?

T512 DLW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 May 1999.

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