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T947 DLT

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,527 mi
Last recorded68,527 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT947 DLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 68,527 miles

Exharst carroded

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 67,217 miles

All brake flexis perished and splitting

Nearside repeater missing lens

Offside rear tyre 2mm

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Slight play in steering rack

Springs corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2013 59,249 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

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

O/S/F coil spring corroded

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 59,249 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

General corrosion under vehicle

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

O/S/F coil spring corroded

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 55,318 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 52,298 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 52,397 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 49,637 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 46,959 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 46,958 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 44,186 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 41,338 miles

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

engine under cover fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2006 39,108 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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T947 DLT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T947 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 T947 DLT registered?

T947 DLT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 1999.

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The MOT history for T947 DLT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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