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T959 DLT

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,402 mi
Last recorded85,402 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT959 DLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 85,402 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 85,068 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 78,377 miles

Small chip in windscreen

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 78,361 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel leaking from rear fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Small chip in windscreen

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 72,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear strong petrol smell and staining to o/s/f of fuel tank pump/sender unit

Pass 4 Apr 2017 68,554 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 68,554 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 68,537 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported and REAR (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 66,362 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 61,632 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 58,126 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 55,372 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 53,255 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 50,376 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 46,773 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 44,102 miles

dampness around fuel filter

front to rear brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 1 Aug 2005 40,958 miles

advise bolts loose on tow bar

unable to test sills due to covers

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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T959 DLT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 T959 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 T959 DLT registered?

T959 DLT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 1999.

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