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T709 DLR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,154 mi
Last recorded115,154 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT709 DLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 115,154 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 114,778 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 114,122 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 110,686 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 103,885 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 96,541 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 90,081 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 90,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 84,791 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 84,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 75,699 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 67,867 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 59,600 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 53,430 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 53,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2005 45,750 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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T709 DLR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 T709 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 T709 DLR registered?

T709 DLR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 1999.

Is T709 DLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T709 DLR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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