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T568 DLO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

110,724 mi
Last recorded110,724 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT568 DLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 110,724 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 110,262 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 110,262 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 109,207 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 107,850 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 105,856 miles

all coil springs slightley corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2018 105,856 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

all coil springs slightley corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2017 104,501 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 103,616 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 103,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 102,762 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 102,762 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 101,900 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 101,900 miles

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

n/s/f n/s/r tyres deteriorated

Fail 21 Jun 2013 101,022 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyre walls deteriorating

Pass 21 Jun 2013 101,022 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyre walls deteriorating

Pass 11 Jun 2012 100,251 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 100,251 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bonnet release cable not atached to release lever

Pass 22 Jun 2011 96,956 miles

tyre walls deteriorated

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

fuel pipes deteriorating

Pass 11 Jun 2010 93,943 miles

o/s/f tyre wall deteriorating

rear fuel pipes deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2009 92,411 miles

rear exhaust knocking on under side of vehicle

Pass 16 Jun 2008 86,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 78,743 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 69,920 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 69,916 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2005 61,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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T568 DLO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 T568 DLO, 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 T568 DLO registered?

T568 DLO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 April 1999.

Is T568 DLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T568 DLO shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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