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T856 DBD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,678 mi
Last recorded172,678 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT856 DBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 172,678 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 172,604 miles

Both rear inner wheel arches slightly corroded.

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 170,628 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 169,333 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 167,480 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 163,718 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 156,590 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 156,588 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 148,754 miles

Slight bumper damage o/s/f

Pass 18 Jan 2012 140,748 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 140,534 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 131,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front discs wearing thin

Pass 20 Jan 2010 122,475 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 122,475 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

OSR tail light 1 of 2 not working

Front wings corroded

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 12 Jan 2009 114,336 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 104,796 miles

Accident damage to rear bumper.

Pass 17 Jan 2007 95,882 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 95,860 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

center exhaust clamp fractured and deteriorating

damage to n/s/f bumper corner

front number plate damaged

repaired screen damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2006 86,148 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 86,115 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

anti slip on brake pedal worn on edges

light damage to n/s/f bumper corner

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner and outer edges advise replacement a,s,a,p

rear brake pads getting low, advise replacement

slight damage to front number plate

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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T856 DBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T856 DBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T856 DBD registered?

T856 DBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 April 1999.

Is T856 DBD safe to buy?

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