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T57 KCC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

58,909 mi
Last recorded58,909 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT57 KCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 58,909 miles

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

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 13 Nov 2025 58,909 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Oct 2024 58,876 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All round (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 58,876 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing panel/ Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All round (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 58,814 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front & rear (5.3.2 (b))

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 27 Sep 2022 58,724 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened al 4 pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under body heavily under sealed

Pass 30 Sep 2021 58,665 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 58,653 miles

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal large areas underneath (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 58,653 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal large areas underneath (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front tyres perished

Pass 10 Oct 2019 57,887 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 57,543 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 57,520 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension arms corroded front and rear and could need reparing or replacing before next mot

Pass 27 Sep 2017 56,253 miles

front and rear brake discs pitted

Pass 29 Jun 2016 56,011 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 55,746 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres are perished and cracked in main tread (advise replacement)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 54,354 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 52,569 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 52,569 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

exhaust rubber mounts all deteriorated or broken

rear discs worn and scored

Fail 22 Jun 2012 50,781 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 50,781 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 46,908 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear spring is corroded

rear discs slighly worn

rear transfer box has slight leak

Pass 28 Jun 2011 46,908 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear spring is corroded

rear discs slighly worn

rear transfer box has slight leak

Pass 1 Jul 2010 41,491 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 36,389 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 30,931 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 24,140 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 18,728 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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T57 KCC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 T57 KCC, 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 T57 KCC registered?

T57 KCC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 June 1999.

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