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T654 DLR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

118,805 mi
Last recorded118,805 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT654 DLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 118,805 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 118,776 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 111,130 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 101,114 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 101,114 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 91,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 91,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 81,579 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 75,027 miles

Both rear tyres starting to get close to makers wear bars

n/s washer jet blocked but washers still providing enough water from o/s

o/s/r light cracked and has slight show of white to the rear

Fail 29 Apr 2016 75,027 miles

Both rear tyres starting to get close to makers wear bars

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s washer jet blocked but washers still providing enough water from o/s

o/s/r light cracked and has slight show of white to the rear

Pass 2 May 2015 67,951 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Osf tyre almost bald on both edges

Osr light cluster damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wiper smeering

Fail 2 May 2015 67,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Osf tyre almost bald on both edges

Osr light cluster damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wiper smeering

Pass 24 Apr 2014 59,667 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 54,980 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 47,880 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 43,802 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 40,854 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 39,327 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 36,342 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 33,566 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 31,553 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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T654 DLR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 T654 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 T654 DLR registered?

T654 DLR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 April 1999.

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