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T638 DLR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

98,951 mi
Last recorded98,951 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT638 DLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 98,951 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' wiper mark outside of swept area (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' wiper mark outside of swept area (8.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Fail 7 Nov 2017 98,950 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear mirror glass (8.1.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' wiper mark outside of swept area (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' wiper mark outside of swept area (8.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 14 Nov 2016 96,140 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 95,245 miles

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

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

engine covers and tray fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 10 Nov 2014 93,494 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 90,399 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 88,259 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 88,259 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 84,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s sill trim insecure

parking brake over adjusted

Fail 1 Dec 2011 84,987 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s sill trim insecure

parking brake over adjusted

Pass 23 Oct 2010 81,346 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 63,296 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 63,296 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 49,557 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 49,557 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 46,799 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 46,799 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 46,084 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2007 46,084 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 38,228 miles

nail at nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Jul 2006 38,228 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail at nearside rear tyre

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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T638 DLR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 T638 DLR, 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 T638 DLR registered?

T638 DLR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 April 1999.

Is T638 DLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T638 DLR shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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