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T893 DLT

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,233 mi
Last recorded135,233 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT893 DLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 135,233 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low 195/65/15 91h

play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in n/s of steering system

Fail 28 Sep 2015 135,233 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre getting low 195/65/15 91h

play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in n/s of steering system

Pass 17 Jun 2014 124,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 124,822 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 May 2013 111,111 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2013 111,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 99,128 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 99,128 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 87,507 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 78,774 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 76,412 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 69,796 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 66,519 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2007 66,519 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 61,363 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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T893 DLT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 T893 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 T893 DLT registered?

T893 DLT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 July 1999.

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