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T837 DLR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,489 mi
Last recorded136,489 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT837 DLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014 136,489 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 136,489 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 132,017 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside headlight has slight damage

Pass 24 Jan 2013 132,017 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

nearside headlight has slight damage

Pass 3 Jan 2012 130,381 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

nearside headlight lense has slight damage

Fail 3 Jan 2012 130,381 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

nearside headlight lense has slight damage

Pass 25 Jan 2011 121,248 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs pitted

Fail 24 Jan 2011 121,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 12 Dec 2009 105,697 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 87,969 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 87,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 83,070 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 81,957 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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T837 DLR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T837 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 T837 DLR registered?

T837 DLR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 1999.

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