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T705 DLR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

123,870 mi
Last recorded123,870 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT705 DLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2018 123,870 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Both front brake hoses deteriorated.

Both rear brake hoses deteriorated.

Exhaust bracket broken, system adequately supported.

Front tyres worn on inner edges (offside excessively)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Sill covers fitted.

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2017 112,163 miles

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 5 Apr 2016 106,221 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 102,370 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 98,320 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 94,660 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 91,661 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 87,716 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 83,206 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 77,067 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 71,318 miles

Offside Front 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 4 Apr 2007 65,226 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 58,281 miles

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

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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T705 DLR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 T705 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 T705 DLR registered?

T705 DLR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 April 1999.

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