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T707 DUY

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

188,811 mi
Last recorded188,811 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT707 DUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 188,811 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 188,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested no clear pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested inoperative (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 184,016 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 183,141 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 183,141 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 182,355 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 180,553 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 177,046 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Power steering has light misting of fluid

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Differential has slight leak of oil

Fail 8 Nov 2016 177,044 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill marked with yellow chalk (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill, marked with yellow chalk (6.1.B.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Power steering has light misting of fluid

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (3.5.1i)

Rear differential has slight leak of oil

Pass 21 Oct 2015 164,623 miles

Front coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 164,623 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 164,578 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 164,578 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 162,250 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 159,701 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 152,161 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 147,181 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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T707 DUY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T707 DUY, 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 T707 DUY registered?

T707 DUY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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