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T535 DRP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,618 mi
Last recorded117,618 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT535 DRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2013 117,618 miles

Centre exhaust section corroded.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Sill covers fitted to both outer sills.

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2013 117,618 miles

Centre exhaust section corroded.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Sill covers fitted to both outer sills.

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2011 114,620 miles

Both rear and o/s front tyres worn close to legal limit.

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

Slight corrosion to both outer and inner sills.

Pass 14 Oct 2010 111,781 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 111,781 miles

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 107,595 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 107,582 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 99,463 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 87,404 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 75,960 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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T535 DRP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 T535 DRP, 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 T535 DRP registered?

T535 DRP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 April 1999.

Is T535 DRP safe to buy?

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