MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,797 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing front and rear (2.7.2a)
coil spring corroded both front and rear (2.4.C.1b)
crankshaft vibration pulley badly worn
oil leak at diff
oil leak/s
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing front and rear (2.7.2a)
coil spring corroded both front and rear (2.4.C.1b)
crankshaft vibration pulley badly worn
oil leak at diff
oil leak/s
Both front flexi brake hoses slightly perished.
Nearside rear front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear into flexi hose.
Slight play in both steering track rod balljoints.
Some corrosion on suspension components.
Engine and under tray covers fitted
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inside edges
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T597 DRP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 T597 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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T597 DRP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 May 1999.
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