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T976 DLN

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,002 mi
Last recorded150,002 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT976 DLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 150,002 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 141,697 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 133,798 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Jun 2014 127,007 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Jul 2013 121,827 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 121,827 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 113,994 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 104,110 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 104,108 miles

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

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

215 45 17

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Pass 9 Jun 2010 94,231 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 94,231 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 84,586 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 80,485 miles

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)

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 6 Jul 2007 74,385 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 68,344 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005
Fail 28 Jul 2005 63,975 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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T976 DLN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,397cc 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 T976 DLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T976 DLN registered?

T976 DLN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 April 1999.

Is T976 DLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T976 DLN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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