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T735 DLR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

148,493 mi
Last recorded148,493 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT735 DLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 148,493 miles

oil leak at rear diff

Pass 22 Nov 2017 145,854 miles

Oil leak engine and differential ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 141,839 miles

Exhaust hanger deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm/perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm/perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear suspension bush (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 141,837 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust hanger deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm/perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm/perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear suspension bush (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 141,521 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 138,305 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 135,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2012 134,899 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 133,622 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 131,178 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 25 Jun 2009 129,537 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside outer rear side light not working

Pass 9 Jul 2008 128,172 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 127,450 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 126,796 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 117,789 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)

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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T735 DLR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 T735 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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T735 DLR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 April 1999.

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