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T642 DLR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,862 mi
Last recorded103,862 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT642 DLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 103,862 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four (5.3.2 (b))

both front wings and both rear wheel arches showing corrosion

brake pedal slightly spongy

offside washer jet poor in operation

Pass 8 Mar 2018 98,796 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four (2.7.2a)

both rear wheel arches and front wings corroding

brake pedal slightly spongy

brake pipes greased

offside washer poor in operation

oil leak around rear axle area

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 94,606 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four (2.7.2a)

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

slight oil leak around rear axle area

Fail 21 Mar 2017 94,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four (2.7.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

slight oil leak around rear axle area

Pass 7 Mar 2016 88,926 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded and n/s/r slightly leaking

Fail 7 Mar 2016 88,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both rear shock absorbers corroded and n/s/r slightly leaking

Pass 12 Mar 2015 85,220 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 81,446 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 8 Mar 2013 76,502 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 73,248 miles

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

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

all indicator bulbs slightly discoloured (white)

front brake discs worn

slight corrosion on most brake pipes

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Mar 2011 69,145 miles

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

front brake disks worn

play in steering box

Pass 4 Mar 2010 63,478 miles

O/S/R Handbrake binding slightly

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 60,052 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 56,896 miles

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

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 4 Apr 2007 51,929 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 45,265 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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T642 DLR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T642 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 T642 DLR registered?

T642 DLR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 April 1999.

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