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T998 DNH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

183,990 mi
Last recorded183,990 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT998 DNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 183,990 miles

both lower swivels have lift

coolant light on

oil leak

rear diff oil leak

rear number plate poor

srs light on

Fail 25 May 2012 183,990 miles

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

srs light on

oil leak

rear diff oil leak

rear number plate poor

both lower swivels have lift

coolant light on

front exhaust bracket broken

n/s/f tyre very low

o/s/f tyre getting low

o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 2 Jun 2011 171,339 miles

Both front flexi hoses perished

Both rear tyres a bit low

Brake pedal rubber worn

Corrosion to both rear inner sills

Exhaust mounts corroded

Front discs have a wear lip

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight rear dif oil leak

Warning lights on dash

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 24 May 2011 171,248 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both front flexi hoses perished

Both rear tyres a bit low

Brake pedal rubber worn

Corrosion to both rear inner sills

Exhaust mounts corroded

Front discs have a wear lip

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight rear dif oil leak

Warning lights on dash

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 20 May 2010 158,388 miles

air bag light on

both front wishbone rear bushes split

both rear brake pipes corroded

oil leak

rear number plate poor

some areas under vehicle starting to corrode

some indictors faded

Fail 19 May 2010 158,352 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

air bag light on

both front wishbone rear bushes split

both rear brake pipes corroded

oil leak

rear number plate poor

some areas under vehicle starting to corrode

some indictors faded

Fail 28 May 2009 146,117 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

corrosion to offside and nearside rear under sills

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 May 2009 146,117 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside rear under sills

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 May 2008 130,744 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

indicators faded

rear tyres getting low

Pass 18 May 2007 114,668 miles

see original advise sheet no.161148237171 that still applies

Fail 18 May 2007 114,668 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front wheel bearings slight play

nearside front lower swivel joint slight lift

Pass 26 May 2006 98,960 miles

front and rear brake discs well worn may be below service limit

front roll bar end bushes worn to limit

o/s/f lower swival has lift on limit borderline pass needs attention

some light screen scratches

Fail 26 May 2006 98,960 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front and rear brake discs well worn may be below service limit

front roll bar end bushes worn to limit

o/s/f lower swival has lift on limit borderline pass needs attention

some light screen scratches

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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T998 DNH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 T998 DNH, 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 T998 DNH registered?

T998 DNH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 1999.

Is T998 DNH safe to buy?

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