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T598 KCV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

62,070 mi
Last recorded62,070 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT598 KCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 62,070 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 60,576 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 58,424 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 55,155 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 53,357 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 51,647 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 49,022 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 46,292 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 43,137 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 40,121 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 37,621 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 27,819 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 15,706 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 15,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 15,452 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 14,358 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 13,375 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 13,375 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 12,372 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 11,099 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 9,860 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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T598 KCV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 T598 KCV, 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 T598 KCV registered?

T598 KCV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 July 1999.

Is T598 KCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T598 KCV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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