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T580 DNH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

127,456 mi
Last recorded127,456 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT580 DNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 127,456 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust heat shield loose

General age related corrosion to front and rear subframes /steering and suspension components

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2026 127,396 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust heat shields loose

General age related corrosion to front and rear sub-frame ,steering and suspension components

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 125,863 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 125,863 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 120,083 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 117,934 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2021 115,300 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 114,607 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stonechips to windscreen

Pass 28 Sep 2019 113,486 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 112,779 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2018 111,683 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 110,579 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2015 107,690 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 104,810 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 101,904 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 97,735 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 94,244 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 89,735 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2009 83,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 83,272 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 75,678 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 70,194 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 64,169 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 52,814 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 52,811 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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T580 DNH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 T580 DNH, 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 T580 DNH registered?

T580 DNH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for T580 DNH shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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