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229 DYE

2019 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,949 mi
Last recorded42,949 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2019 Mercedes-benz C34,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration229 DYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2019
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 42,949 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 40,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 40,942 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 29,247 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 18,915 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 18,751 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 18,325 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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229 DYE is a 2019 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2019 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 34,627 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 229 DYE, 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 7 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 229 DYE registered?

229 DYE is a 2019 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2019.

Is 229 DYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 229 DYE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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