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T687 DGU

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,075 mi
Last recorded111,075 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT687 DGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 111,075 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 101,586 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 101,586 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 99,132 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 95,268 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 93,985 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 90,940 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 89,431 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 88,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 88,650 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 84,506 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 79,974 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 76,085 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2005 17,326 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2005 17,326 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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T687 DGU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T687 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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What year was T687 DGU registered?

T687 DGU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 1999.

Is T687 DGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T687 DGU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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