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T974 DLT

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

90,009 mi
Last recorded90,009 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT974 DLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 90,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

brake pad warning light on when brake pedal pressed

Fail 6 Nov 2025 90,004 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

brake pad warning light on when brake pedal pressed

Pass 18 Nov 2024 88,331 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive quarter panel to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

both sides front wings slight corrosion

Fail 4 Nov 2024 88,256 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive quarter panel to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

both sides front wings slight corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2023 86,643 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both sides front wings slightly corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2023 86,643 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both sides front wings slightly corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2022 85,302 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 85,302 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 83,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 82,141 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear around rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 82,141 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear around rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 80,701 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides approx 3 - 4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides perished/cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 79,855 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 May 2018 79,855 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged around tank (7.2.2)

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

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 May 2017 78,018 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 May 2016 75,663 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 72,147 miles

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

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

fuel tank breather hose badly perished/cracking

Pass 16 May 2014 71,179 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 69,894 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2013 69,894 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 68,028 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 68,028 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 May 2011 66,042 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 66,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 63,174 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 58,404 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 53,838 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 48,815 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 15 May 2006 44,009 miles

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

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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T974 DLT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 T974 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 T974 DLT registered?

T974 DLT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 1999.

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