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T601 DRP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,159 mi
Last recorded105,159 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT601 DRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 105,159 miles

most metal brake pipes corroding

offside & nearside front lower ball joints slight play

offside & nearside front tyres worn low

Pass 11 Nov 2013 102,280 miles

most metal brake pipes corroding

scratches to screen

slight lift to offside & nearside front lower ball joints

Pass 14 Nov 2012 99,742 miles

rear coil springs corroding

slight play/lift in front lower ball joints

Pass 23 Nov 2011 96,272 miles

most metal brake pipes corroding

o/s/r coil spring heavily corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2011 96,272 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

most metal brake pipes corroding

o/s/r coil spring heavily corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2010 91,569 miles

most metal brake pipes corroding

slight play to all steering joints

slight play to offside & nearside front bottom ball joints

wiper blade poor

Fail 18 Nov 2010 91,569 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

most metal brake pipes corroding

slight play to all steering joints

slight play to offside & nearside front bottom ball joints

wiper blade poor

Pass 20 Aug 2009 85,300 miles

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

slight damage to offside front flexi brake hose

slight play in front lower ball joints

Pass 26 Jun 2008 77,107 miles

both number plates discolouring

reapair to nearside mirror

scratches to screen

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 70,874 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 64,984 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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T601 DRP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T601 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 T601 DRP registered?

T601 DRP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 April 1999.

Is T601 DRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T601 DRP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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