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T516 RDK

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

81,092 mi
Last recorded81,092 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT516 RDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 81,092 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 72,269 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 71,374 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 68,226 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 64,773 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh removed from rear view mirror ()

Central Front Lower engine under tray fitted

Central Front rad light stays on ,on dash surgesting water level low or a leak

Pass 6 Mar 2017 61,303 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Mar 2017 61,303 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 56,181 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2015 50,990 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 50,990 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 49,234 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 45,100 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 39,633 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 34,691 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 32,186 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 32,186 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 29,632 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 29,632 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 25,964 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 22,974 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 22,974 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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T516 RDK 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 76.2%.

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 T516 RDK, 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 T516 RDK registered?

T516 RDK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 1999.

Is T516 RDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T516 RDK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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