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T616 DGU

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

189,495 mi
Last recorded189,495 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT616 DGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 189,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertray fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2018 189,495 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2017 189,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 189,180 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 189,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

osf tyre wall cut

Fail 1 Apr 2016 189,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

osf tyre wall cut

Pass 31 Mar 2015 184,134 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 184,130 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 178,708 miles

Oil leak

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all suspension components corroded slightly

brake padel anti slip slightly worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 178,703 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all suspension components corroded slightly

brake padel anti slip slightly worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 176,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 170,488 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 170,488 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 166,453 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 166,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 159,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

play in nearside steering idler arm offside rear tyre cracked inner wall, osf tyre worn inner edge, engine oil leaks

Pass 2 Oct 2008 148,954 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 148,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 144,253 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 144,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 136,296 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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T616 DGU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T616 DGU, 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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T616 DGU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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