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T581 DLO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,325 mi
Last recorded123,325 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT581 DLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 123,325 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 121,745 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 118,349 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 118,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 114,955 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 112,654 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 112,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 109,785 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 106,429 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 101,626 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 101,623 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 97,550 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 93,759 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 92,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 88,916 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 84,037 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 84,015 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 79,618 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 73,975 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 69,608 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 69,608 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 64,641 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 59,673 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 54,678 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 49,802 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 44,912 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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T581 DLO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T581 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T581 DLO registered?

T581 DLO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 April 1999.

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The MOT history for T581 DLO shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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