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T881 DLT

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,443 mi
Last recorded120,443 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT881 DLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 120,443 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded from front flexi back under sub frame (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded from front flexi back under sub frame (3.6.B.2c)

nearside inner rear lower body has slight corrosion

offside inner rear lower body has slight corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2015 117,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight surface corrosion on most of the rear brake lines - surface coating at the moment.

Fail 17 Jul 2015 117,811 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight surface corrosion on most of the rear brake lines - surface coating at the moment.

Pass 18 Jul 2014 115,870 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 113,813 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 112,067 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 110,293 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 107,317 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 103,201 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 98,545 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)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 93,390 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 89,207 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 85,985 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 85,985 miles

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

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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T881 DLT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 T881 DLT, 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 T881 DLT registered?

T881 DLT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 July 1999.

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The MOT history for T881 DLT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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