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T731 DLR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

102,000 mi
Last recorded102,000 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT731 DLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 102,000 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 99,963 miles

All suspension comp sub frames and sills under body undersealed

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 99,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 99,628 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 99,318 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

brake pipes etc covered in underseal

Fail 24 Jul 2019 99,318 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure new bush (6.1.2 (a))

brake pipes etc covered in underseal

Pass 30 Jul 2018 98,374 miles

body sealer to under side

Pass 20 Jul 2017 96,607 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 95,355 miles

underseal limiting inspection

Pass 29 Jul 2015 94,923 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 94,715 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

new underseal to underside

Pass 3 Sep 2013 94,498 miles

general surface rust to underside

Fail 6 Sep 2012 94,307 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 94,307 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2011 94,234 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2011 94,234 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 91,523 miles

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

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

front discs worn

fuel hose appears to be bulging under pressure? may be dangerous

Fail 6 Sep 2010 91,523 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

front discs worn

fuel hose appears to be bulging under pressure? may be dangerous

Pass 7 Sep 2009 89,497 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

floor damaged o/s/f

n/s/r tyre on wear indicators

o/s/r tyre cracking on tread

Fail 31 Aug 2009 89,495 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

floor damaged o/s/f

n/s/r tyre on wear indicators

o/s/r tyre cracking on tread

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 86,475 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 86,475 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 81,547 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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T731 DLR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 T731 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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T731 DLR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 1999.

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