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T588 DRP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,960 mi
Last recorded127,960 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT588 DRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 127,960 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 127,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 127,746 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front inner Rack joints have slight play

Fail 28 Oct 2014 127,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

nearside front inner Rack joints have slight play

Pass 15 Oct 2013 124,594 miles

both front lower ball joints have slight up and down movement

n.s front inner rack joint has slight play

n.s rear brake pipe starting to corrode at flexie

oil leaks present

Pass 23 Oct 2012 122,267 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 118,071 miles

rear tyres close to wear bars

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 18 Oct 2010 113,511 miles

front lower ball joints have slight play

Pass 14 Oct 2009 107,925 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 100,926 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 100,900 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 93,846 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 91,267 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 79,277 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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T588 DRP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T588 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 T588 DRP registered?

T588 DRP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 April 1999.

Is T588 DRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T588 DRP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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