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T526 DLW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,021 mi
Last recorded150,021 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT526 DLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 150,021 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 142,379 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 142,376 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 136,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 136,106 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 128,694 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 128,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 117,544 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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T526 DLW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T526 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T526 DLW?

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What year was T526 DLW registered?

T526 DLW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is T526 DLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T526 DLW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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