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T912 DCK

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

205,442 mi
Last recorded205,442 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT912 DCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2015 205,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 201,716 miles

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

general corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2013 197,318 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

corrosion present on o/s and n/s rear chassis and crosmember

Fail 26 Jul 2013 197,318 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

corrosion present on o/s and n/s rear chassis and crosmember

Pass 13 Jul 2012 192,816 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 186,561 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 180,973 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear discs slightley worn

Pass 15 Jul 2009 172,924 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 166,331 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 157,112 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 54,400 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 54,400 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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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T912 DCK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T912 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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What year was T912 DCK registered?

T912 DCK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 May 1999.

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