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T908 DCK

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

163,467 mi
Last recorded163,467 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT908 DCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 163,467 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 163,031 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 151,578 miles

Oil leak ()

damage to front bumper

o/s/f mirror slightly insecure

slight play steering system

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2016 150,979 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play steering system

undertrays fitted

Oil leak ()

damage to front bumper

o/s/f mirror slightly insecure

Pass 19 Nov 2015 132,394 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 131,827 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2013 114,167 miles

Offside Front 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 Dec 2012 110,249 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 106,643 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 101,855 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 99,008 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 96,275 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 93,564 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 90,291 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 87,666 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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T908 DCK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 T908 DCK, 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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T908 DCK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 1999.

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