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T706 DLR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,537 mi
Last recorded77,537 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT706 DLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 77,537 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 73,802 miles

off side rear coil spring rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2009 69,718 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 69,709 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

near side front tyre bald on edge and on legal limit

Pass 8 Aug 2008 66,754 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

near side rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 11 Aug 2007 62,584 miles

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Aug 2006 58,154 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 53,808 miles

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

Offside Inner Front 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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T706 DLR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 T706 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 T706 DLR registered?

T706 DLR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 April 1999.

Is T706 DLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T706 DLR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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