MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,951 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
nail at nearside rear tyre
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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T638 DLR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 April 1999.
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