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T309 KNF

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,057 mi
Last recorded52,057 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT309 KNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 52,057 miles

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 52,057 miles

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 49,642 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 48,332 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 47,928 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened osf and nsf,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf,nsr,osr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer wall perishing,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to limit,outer wall has cracks appearing,advise (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osr and nsr,advise (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 46,803 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Sill has some corrosion

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 44,381 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both ball joints have some play,advise (2.4.G.2)

Front both wheels have some play in hub,advise

Rear Lower both brake hose ferrules have slight corrosion,advise

Fail 17 Oct 2017 44,381 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both ball joints have some play,advise (2.4.G.2)

Front both wheels have some play in hub,advise

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low aim too low (1.8)

Rear Lower both brake hose ferrules have slight corrosion,advise

Pass 19 Oct 2016 42,729 miles

Alt belt cracked

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 27 Oct 2015 40,874 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2015 40,874 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2014 38,671 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyre's starting to crack on tread

both rear tyre's starting to perish on outside sidewall

front wiper blade smeering

Pass 11 Nov 2013 36,518 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 33,570 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 32,425 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 2 Nov 2010 30,599 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 30,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 285,599 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 28,009 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)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 26,629 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 26,629 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 26,151 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 25,417 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 25,417 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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T309 KNF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T309 KNF, 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 T309 KNF registered?

T309 KNF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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