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T740 DLR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,051 mi
Last recorded114,051 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT740 DLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2012 114,051 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 134,514 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 134,514 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 117,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 117,457 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 111,049 miles

bas/asr light on

front brake imbalance

rear brake imbalance

Fail 30 Nov 2009 111,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bas/asr light on

front brake imbalance

offside rear outer sidelight not working

rear brake imbalance

Pass 21 Oct 2008 106,648 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 102,822 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 97,094 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 81,174 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 81,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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T740 DLR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T740 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 T740 DLR registered?

T740 DLR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T740 DLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T740 DLR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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